At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Master of Science with a Specialization in Biostatistics Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is offered as a master's degree in Mathematics programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Mathematics
Delivery: On Campus
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science with a Specialization in Biostatistics is a graduate program offered by the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, delivered on campus, available in both course-based and thesis-based formats. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics, and/or statistics, and a minimum GPA of 3.3 on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study. Applicants are encouraged to contact academic staff to identify a potential supervisor and must submit a curriculum vitae, a personal statement of up to two pages, and three letters of reference; publications and GRE scores may be submitted but are not required. There is currently no PhD program offered in Biostatistics in this department.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Minimum admission GPA of 3.3 on the 4-point scale from a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics, and/or statistics, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study. Applicants must submit a CV, a personal statement (maximum two pages), and three letters of reference; publications (up to three) and GRE General and Mathematics scores may be submitted but are not required. English language proficiency (where applicable): TOEFL iBT 100 overall (minimum 22 per skill) for tests before January 21, 2026, or 5 overall (minimum 4.5 per skill) on or after that date; IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 per band); PTE Academic 68 overall (minimum 60 per category); or Cambridge 176 overall (minimum 169 per subscore). Test scores must be less than two years old.
