MA/MS in Statistics is a master's degree in Applied Mathematics & Statistics programme taught at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,837 per year (CAD 5,706 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,706 / year
International tuition: CAD 12,837 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Master of Science in Statistics is a thesis-based program with an expected duration of two years, delivered in person on the Saskatoon campus. The curriculum provides theoretical and applied training across areas such as machine learning, biostatistics, Bayesian methods, survival analysis, and statistical computing, combining theoretical development, advanced computation, and applied problem-solving. Admission requires a four-year honours degree with a minimum 70 percent average over the final two years of study. Applicants are not required to contact a supervisor before applying; a research statement is used to help match applicants with faculty whose expertise spans multiple research directions, drawing on a faculty complement of around twenty members. The program suits students aiming for careers in data-driven fields or for further academic research, particularly those who want structured, research-intensive training supported by close faculty mentorship. Students pursue original research culminating in a thesis, building the analytical and computational skills needed for advanced statistical work in industry, government, or academia.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study, and a four-year honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Three referees are required (two academic, one academic or professional); English proficiency proof may be required for international or non-native English applicants. The thesis-based M.Sc. runs 2 years. Application fee: $125 domestic, $145 international.
