Bachelor of Mathematics in Biostatistics (Honours) (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 60,000
(c. USD43,997.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Making informed healthcare choices relies on quality data. However, there's a significant lack of professionals skilled in interpreting statistical information. Fill this critical need by pursuing Waterloo's unique Biostatistics degree – Canada's only program of its kind. The curriculum mirrors core Statistics coursework while incorporating advanced classes tailored for Biostatistics majors. Beyond mathematics, you'll study health-related subjects like policy, informatics, and management. The program also offers paid co-op opportunities for practical experience. Master clinical study design, health data analysis, and results interpretation to contribute to breakthroughs in diagnostics, medical tech, and therapies. This dynamic field focuses on creating and implementing novel data techniques to address vital questions across clinical trials, public health, and biological research. Biostatisticians are essential in pharmaceutical development, guiding clinical trial design and analysis. In public health, they collaborate with epidemiologists on study designs to uncover chronic disease causes. Biological applications might involve analyzing experimental data to assess environmental impacts on organisms or ecosystems.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors
Any 4U English
One other 4U course
Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s.
International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, minimum 6, HL or SL English A. Total 32.

Tuition CAD 60,000

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