Master of Science in Biostatistics

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . At the University of Saskatchewan, the Biostatistics program prepares you to lead in the world of health data. The program prepares M.Sc. graduates for positions that require expertise in data management, study design, and statistical modelling. The program prepares Ph.D. graduates to assume faculty or other research-oriented positions in academic institutions or to take leadership positions in organizations that conduct health-related research. The USask Biostatistics program prepares students to turn complex data into insights that guide public health decisions and shape the future of health research. Biostatistics is the study of statistical techniques applied to medical, biological and agricultural data. Applications arise in areas such as public health, clinical medicine, veterinary medicine, health services, and occupational/environmental health. The Biostatistics Program provides students with opportunities to study and conduct research in such areas as: Before applying, we recommend contacting a potential supervisor whose research areas align with your interests. Share your academic background and research goals. If they are accepting students, they will instruct you to begin a formal application. Longitudinal Data Analysis; Measurement Errors and Missing Data; Copulas; Statistical/Machine Learning; Dynamic Data Science; Meta-Analysis; Time Series Analysis; Survival Analysis; Biostatistics