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| | Biostatistics (M.Sc) | | |
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| School | Queen's School of Medicine | | |
| Location | Kingston, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Medical School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 200
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| Degree | Master | | |
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| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | MSc applicants will have a four-year undergraduate degree, with an overall minimum average of 75%. MSc applicants must have demonstrated the use of quantitative skills, by successfully completing courses in mathematics, statistics or data analysis. Applicants to this program will normally have an Honours BSc degree in disciplines such as statistics, mathematics, biology, life sciences, health science or economics. Successful applicants normally have at least two undergraduate courses in calculus or linear algebra and two courses in applied statistics or probability. | | |
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| Description | Graduates of this program will be capable of working as biostatistical data analysts within multi-disciplinary health research teams. This objective will be achieved through coursework that will equip students with a sound knowledge in observational and experimental study designs, statistical theory, statistical models for health data analysis, and statistical computing. A four month practicum will provide students opportunities to apply basic knowledge and develop consulting expertise within a health research group in an academic or industry setting. | | |
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