Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Statistics - Biostatistics)
Field of Study:
CA$22,188/Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics - Biostatistics program allows students to complete their degree in 4 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis and it will also be offered on a part-time basis.
- The Student to faculty ratio for this program is 18:1.
- This program focus on the main following areas:
- Biostatistics
- Computational Statistics
- Probability
- Statistical Theory and Methods
- This program is offered as a thesis-based.
- Statistics is the science of extracting information from data.
- The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is among the top academic units for statistical and actuarial science in the world and is home to more than 40 research active full-time faculty working in diverse and exciting areas.
- The Department is also home to over 900 undergraduate students and about 150 graduate students in programs including Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, and Statistics-Computing.
- This degree is offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and this faculty is ranked No.1 in North America.
- Students have career/job opportunities to work as
- Data mining intern
- Analytics and data science
- Business analyst
- Data & reporting analyst
- Financial analyst
- Quality assurance analyst
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$22188 (CAD 22188) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
Food | CA$2118 (CAD 2118) |
Other Fees | CA$816 (CAD 816) |
Total Cost | CA$10134 (CAD 10134) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must be qualified with a thesis-based master’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
- In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical statistics or actuarial science.
- Minimum grade point ‘A’ (83%) is required to enroll in this program.
- A Master's degree obtained without a full research thesis is normally an inadequate qualification for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 309 for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Required Document List
Followings are the required documents to be submitted while entering this(chemical engineering) program:
- Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
- Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
- Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Career and Placement after Course
Careers possible after this course are:
- Data mining intern
- Analytics and data science
- Business analyst
- Data & reporting analyst
- Financial analyst
- Quality assurance analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Cotton Family Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,146/Yr$2,146 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
QNX Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,434/Yr$10,434 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 710/Yr$710 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeAwards | |
Robbert Hartog Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,775/Yr$3,775 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UWaterloo Millennium Graduate Bursary | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeBursary |
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