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Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc, PhD)
Gain expertise in statistical methods for analyzing health data, understand study design principles, and explore the application of these techniques in public health, clinical research, and policy-making.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc, PhD)
Gain expertise in statistical methods for analyzing health data, understand study design principles, and explore the application of these techniques in public health, clinical research, and policy-making.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc, PhD)
Gain expertise in statistical methods for analyzing health data, understand study design principles, and explore the application of these techniques in public health, clinical research, and policy-making.
About the program
- Program name: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Degree level: MSc, PhD
- Program duration, deadlines & requirements: See program details
- Contact: epibio@uwo.ca
- Website: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Reasons to study
Discover different disciplines
Explore courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, population health surveillance, health economics, health services research, and evidence synthesis.
Deepen your skills portfolio
Learn to analyze and interpret health data to understand how epidemiological research identifies social, behavioural, genetic, and environmental causes of major diseases.
Learn from the best
Work with recognized epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and public health researchers and physicians dedicated to policy-relevant research.
Explore degree opportunities
This degree lays an excellent foundation for study at the doctoral level.
Fields of research
Epidemiology
Discover the world of epidemiology, where you'll study the distribution and determinants of health-related outcomes and the application of this knowledge to control health problems
Biostatistics
Develop your skills as a biostatistician. Learn the statistical methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data that emerge from medical and epidemiological research.
Program details
Duration
Six terms (two years)
Application deadlines
Jan 15th
Requirements
Educational background:
- 4-year honours degree (or equivalent)
- A minimum average of A- (80% or 10/12) in the last 2 full-time years of education
- Strong performance in a recent statistics course
English Language Proficiency (if your first language is not English):
Recognized tests or programs: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, CAEL Assessment, Western English Language Centre (WELC), or Fanshawe College ESL Program. Click here for full details.
Duration
Six terms (two years)
Application deadlines
Jan 15th
Requirements
Educational background:
- 4-year honours degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline
- A minimum average of A- (80% or 10/12) in the last 2 full-time years of education
English Language Proficiency (if your first language is not English):
Recognized tests or programs: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, CAEL Assessment, Western English Language Centre (WELC), or Fanshawe College ESL Program. Click here for full details.
Duration
Twelve Terms (four years)
Application deadlines
December 1
Requirements
Educational background:
- 2-year research thesis-based Master's degree
- A minimum average of 80% for all graduate-level course work
- Strong performance in a recent statistics course
English Language Proficiency (if your first language is not English):
Recognized tests or programs: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, CAEL Assessment, Western English Language Centre (WELC), or Fanshawe College ESL Program. Click here for full details.
Duration
Twelve Terms (four years)
Application deadlines
December 1
Requirements
Educational background:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline
- A minimum average of 80% for all graduate-level course work
English Language Proficiency (if your first language is not English):
Recognized tests or programs: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, CAEL Assessment, Western English Language Centre (WELC), or Fanshawe College ESL Program. Click here for full details.
Apply now via Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Plan your finances
What it costs
Expenses usually include tuition, fees, housing, food and many other necessities.
Find your tuition and fees in the fee schedules available through the Office of the Registrar.
Support available
As a thesis-based graduate learner, you may be eligible to receive funding.
Check out the funding package for Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Plan ahead
Managing your finances, time, and overall wellness are critical to your academic success.
Use the Graduate Student Affordability Calculator to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities for a 12-month (three-term) academic year.
Career resources & opportunities
As a Western graduate student, you have access to an abundance of quality professional development opportunities, which make it simple for you to self-direct your learning and development, maximize the value of your degree, and ease your career transition.
Own Your Future
Upskilling graduates for success
Internship program
After graduation
With your graduate training in Epidemiology and Biostatistics you can pursue professional school, post-doctoral research and advanced training or careers as a:
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Health Economics Associate/Specialist
- Research Assistant/Associate/Analyst
- Quality and Evaluation Specialist
- Pharmacovigilence Specialist
- Health Care Analyst
In their words
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Have questions? Connect with us!
Contact our program coordinator for more information on the program and finding a supervisor, or get your questions answered.
Sarah Guerrero
Academic Programs Coordinator
epibio@uwo.ca
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