Université de Laval Biostatistics and Statistics

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Contacts

Website: http://www.ulaval.ca/sg/PR/C2/228A.html
Phone: Line Baribeau 418-656-2971
Admissions e-mail: Line.Baribeau@mat.ulaval.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (MSc) Statistics- Biostatistics (Essay/Internship)
  • Length: 2 years
  • Applicants may enter the program for the Fall semester only.
  • No part-time option

For more information, click here.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Statistics Program
  • Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, or mathematics with a minor in statistics, or a degree in a domain where statistics is an important methodological tool and where there are numerous quantitative studies, or any other degree deemed equivalent by the University.
  • Required Courses:
    • Knowledge of:
      • Differential Calculus
      • Integral Calculus
      • Linear Algebra
      • Computing
    • Applicants that do not meet the degree requirement be required to complete extra undergraduate courses in order to meet the degree requirement.
Biostatistics Program
  • Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in science with experience in data analysis
  • Required Courses
    • STT-16557 Probabilities I
    • STT-16558 Statistical Mathematics I
    • STT-16561 Regression
    • STT-16565 Variance Analysis
      • Equivalent courses of the above are acceptable.

For more information, click here

GPA

Biostatistics Program
  • Minimum: 3.00 out of 4.33 during the Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Applicants also need to show strong research potential.

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Supporting Documents

  • Application form
  • $ 30 fee
  • C.V
  • Letter of motivation
  • CEGEP or preparatory university transcripts
  • Birth Certificate
  • Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • 3 letters of reference
  • A statement explaining research interests
  • Official attestation of diplomas obtained (only for applicants outside of Quebec)

For more information on required documents, click here (page 11)

Other Requirements

  • Knowledge of a second language (French being the main language); one that is necessary to complete the applicant’s research project (usually English). If needed, the applicant will need to take appropriate language courses to supplement the lack of knowledge of the language. More info can be found here (under “Exigences particulières”)
  • Proof of French proficiency with either:
  1. A DEC obtained after 1997 in a francophone academic institution
  2. Successful completion of the test issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec used until 1998
  3. An attestation issued by another francophone university which includes requirements on general knowledge of the French language deemed equivalent by the Université de Laval
  4. A diploma obtained from a French lycée (the applicant must submit a demand for an exemption from doing a French test such as the Test de français Laval Montréal (TFLM) to the registrar’s office.
  5. Successful completion of a francophone test (such as the TFLM) for francophone students. Non-francophone students must do a test designed for non-francophones and if their results are not sufficient, they may have to pass French courses (which do not count as credits towards the Medicine program).
  • Students who obtain less than 60% on the TFLM must pass 2 French courses in which the first one must be done within the first year of their program. The 2nd course must be completed within the first 2 years of their program.
  • Students who obtain between 60% - 75% must complete one French course within the first 2 years of their program.
  • Students who obtain 75% or more do not need to do a French course.
  • Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Education for English as a second language who obtain less than 60% must pass a French course within the first 2 years of their program. Those who get more than 60% do not need to do a French course.

For more information on the French language requirements, click here


Timeline

  • February 1, 2008:: Application deadline for Fall semester entry for all students
  • September 1, 2008: Application deadline for Winter semester entry for International Students
  • November 1, 2008: Application deadline for Winter semester entry for Canadian Students
  • February 1, 2009: Application deadline for Summer semester entry for International Students
  • April 1, 2009: Application deadline for Summer semester entry for Canadian Students

For more information, click here (page 10)


Tuition 2009-2010

Quebec Applicants
  • Tuition: $ 84.57/credit
  • Continuing research: (first session): $ 335.64/credit
  • Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 561.64/credit
  • TRE-7802: $ 227.64
  • Association fees: $ 281.00/year
Canadian Applicants Not Residing in Quebec
  • Tuition: $ 202.33/credit
  • Continuing research: (first session): $ 335.64/credit
  • Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 561.64/credit
  • TRE-7802: $ 227.64
  • Association fees: $ 281.00/year
International Applicants
  • Tuition: $ 467.09/credit
  • Continuing research: (first session): $ 510.64/credit
  • Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 736.64/credit
  • TRE-7802: $ 227.64
  • Association fees: $ 281.00/year
  • Health Insurance and Hospitalisation: $ 66.00/month

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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