At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PhD in Statistics (Biostatistics) is offered as a doctorate in Applied Mathematics & Statistics programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Statistics (Biostatistics) at the University of Waterloo, offered by the Faculty of Mathematics, trains researchers to apply statistical methods to problems in health, biology, and environmental science. Research areas include analysis of life history data, causal inference, clustered and longitudinal data analysis, clinical trial design, epidemiological methods, event history analysis, generalized linear models, and statistical computing. Students undertake original doctoral research culminating in a dissertation, working with faculty in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. The program is full-time and delivered on-campus over four years (48 months), with admission in the Fall term. It prepares graduates for research careers in academia, public health agencies, and industry. Applicants typically hold a master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline, completed or expected, with at least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university or its equivalent. Exceptional candidates with an outstanding undergraduate record and strong letters of recommendation may be considered directly from a bachelor's degree. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 4.5 overall (writing 5, speaking 5) or an IELTS score of 7.0 overall (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
