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The MSc with a specialization in Statistics may be taken as a thesis-based program or a course-based program.
Thesis-based MSc:
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?20 in graduate-level coursework, including a colloquium requirement, and a thesis.
Coursework (?18):
At least two of
STAT 566 OR STAT 664
STAT 665
STAT 571
At least two of
STAT 512
STAT 532
STAT 561
STAT 568
STAT 575
STAT 578
STAT 679
Two additional ?3 graduate-level courses, to be chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies).
Additional coursework may be required.
Graduate Colloquium (?2):
Students must complete two terms of MATH 601 and give a presentation in the Graduate Colloquium.
Thesis:
Registration in 900-level THES
Course-based MSc:
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?24 in graduate-level coursework, including a ?3 capping project, and a practicum requirement.
Coursework (?21):
STAT 513
STAT 541
STAT 590
Four ?3 approved graduate-level STAT courses, to be chosen from the following in consultation with the advisor:
STAT 512
STAT 532
STAT 561
STAT 566
STAT 562
STAT 568
STAT 575
STAT 578
STAT 580
All coursework to be counted towards the program requirements must be approved by the Associate Chair (Graduate Studies).
Additional coursework may be required.
Practicum Requirement:
Students are required to complete a 78 hour practicum at the Training Consulting Centre (or equivalent) during the time they are registered in the Capping project courses. The practicum is counted as 6 hours towards the FGSR Professional Development Requirement.
Capping project (?3):
STAT 901 and STAT 902
Length of Program:
The thesis-based MSc in Statistics is designed to be completed in 20-24 months. The course-based MSc in Statistics should normally be completed in 12 months.
The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University of Alberta
North Campus,
116 Street and 85 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R3, Canada
For the MSc, the Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or statistics, with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English Language Requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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