Master of Biostatistics
所属信息
所属学校
麦吉尔大学所属院校
McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences基本信息
项目时长
2 years项目学分
48 credits申请截止日期
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秋季
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常规
12/1
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其他
申请信息
GPA要求
3.00
TOEFL要求
86.00
IELTS要求
6.50
Prerequisite
An undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics or its equivalent (an honours degree is preferred but not required). At least three semesters of calculus, two of linear algebra, at least one but preferably two semesters of real analysis, and a full year course/sequence in mathematical statistics preferably at an honours level, e.g. MATH-356/357. Exposure to data analysis is an asset.
申请材料
GRE not required
特点
医学与健康科学学院流行病学、生物统计和职业健康系提供的生物统计学硕士(论文)是一个研究密集型项目，强调具有挑战性和严格的学习机会。该计划的目标是让学生掌握文献综述，数据分析和报告写作的技能，以便继续学习或追求专业机会。
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biostatistics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, data analysis, and report writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
课程设置介绍：
Training in statistical theory and methods, applied data analysis, scientific collaboration, communication, and report writing by coursework and project.
The M.Sc. non-thesis program is designed to expose students to a wide range of topics including statistical methods for epidemiology, generalized linear models, survival analysis, longitudinal data, and clinical trials. Skills in data analysis, statistical consulting, communication, and report writing are emphasized, and students graduate ready to work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, in government, or in academic medical research.
Research Project (6 credits)
BIOS 630 Res Project/Practic in Biostat 6 Credits
Review the project guidelines.
Required Courses (24 credits)
Students exempted from any of the courses listed below must replace them with complementary course credits, at the 500 level or higher, chosen in consultation with the student's academic adviser or supervisor.
BIOS 601 Epi: Intro&Statistical Models 4 Credits
BIOS 602 Epidemiology: Regression Models 4 Credits
MATH 523 Generalized Linear Models 4 Credits
MATH 533 Regression and ANOVA 4 Credits
MATH 556 Mathematical Statistics 1 4 Credits
MATH 557 Mathematical Statistics 2 4 Credits
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of coursework, at the 500 level or higher, chosen in consultation with the student's academic adviser or supervisor.
Program Director and Advisor:
Alexandra Schmidt
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biostatistics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, data analysis, and report writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
课程设置介绍：
Training in statistical theory and methods, applied data analysis, scientific collaboration, communication, and report writing by coursework and project.
The M.Sc. non-thesis program is designed to expose students to a wide range of topics including statistical methods for epidemiology, generalized linear models, survival analysis, longitudinal data, and clinical trials. Skills in data analysis, statistical consulting, communication, and report writing are emphasized, and students graduate ready to work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, in government, or in academic medical research.
Research Project (6 credits)
BIOS 630 Res Project/Practic in Biostat 6 Credits
Review the project guidelines.
Required Courses (24 credits)
Students exempted from any of the courses listed below must replace them with complementary course credits, at the 500 level or higher, chosen in consultation with the student's academic adviser or supervisor.
BIOS 601 Epi: Intro&Statistical Models 4 Credits
BIOS 602 Epidemiology: Regression Models 4 Credits
MATH 523 Generalized Linear Models 4 Credits
MATH 533 Regression and ANOVA 4 Credits
MATH 556 Mathematical Statistics 1 4 Credits
MATH 557 Mathematical Statistics 2 4 Credits
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of coursework, at the 500 level or higher, chosen in consultation with the student's academic adviser or supervisor.
Program Director and Advisor:
Alexandra Schmidt
