Mathematics (Biostatistics) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

151,600 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MathematicsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

BMath

Study Level

Undergraduate

Good health care decisions depend on good data. But there’s a crucial shortage of people with the right skills to make sense of statistical information. Step into that gap with a Biostatistics degree from Waterloo — the only one of its kind in Canada. In this program, you’ll take the same core courses as Statistics students, but with the addition of specialized upper-year courses designed specifically for Biostatistics students. In addition to math courses, you'll take courses in health studies, including health policy, health informatics, and management. Learn how to design clinical experiments, analyze health data, and interpret results. You’ll graduate ready to help create advances in diagnostics, medical technology, and treatments.

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

BMath

Study Level

Undergraduate

Good health care decisions depend on good data. But there’s a crucial shortage of people with the right skills to make sense of statistical information. Step into that gap with a Biostatistics degree from Waterloo — the only one of its kind in Canada. In this program, you’ll take the same core courses as Statistics students, but with the addition of specialized upper-year courses designed specifically for Biostatistics students. In addition to math courses, you'll take courses in health studies, including health policy, health informatics, and management. Learn how to design clinical experiments, analyze health data, and interpret results. You’ll graduate ready to help create advances in diagnostics, medical technology, and treatments.

Admission requirements

90+
6.5+

Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including: (1) Advanced Functions; (2) Calculus and Vectors; (3) Any Grade 12 U English; (4) One other 4U course; (5) Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science; (6) Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s. Non-Ontario and International students please check with the University for entry requirements.

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,800 CAD
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International Students

151,600 CAD
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