Master of Science [M.S] (Statistics)
Field of Study:
CA$16,860/Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science in Statistics with a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus course program offered on a full-time basis.
- Major components of the statistics program are:
- Statistical Inference and Robust Statistics
- Data Mining and Bioinformatics
- Linear and Nonlinear Regression
- Time series analysis and Statistical genetics
- Environmental Statistics and Information Theory.
- University provides students with real-world experience in research projects.
- Students have to complete a thesis, and an oral presentation of the work must be given in a seminar.
- University provides statistics programs with research opportunities and to gain practical, hands-on co-op work experience.
- The student-faculty ratio in the MSc Statistics program is 14:1.
- Students may also apply for a Ph.D. which is of 3-4 years duration after completing this program.
- The department provides different computing facilities such as the network of sun servers, workstations, a Unix cluster, and PCs.
- It also provides standard statistical and mathematical software such as Splus, SAS, BMDP, Minitab, NAG, IMSL, Matlab, and Maple which help the students to increase their learning skills.
- The Faculty of Science Department professors conducted more than $26 million in research last year.
- Placements/Job opportunities after MSc Statistics are Statisticians, Business Analysts, Mathematicians, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 63,750 USD after completing this program.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$16860 (CAD 16860) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | CA$9821 (CAD 9821) |
Books and supply | CA$2700 (CAD 2700) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$13645 (CAD 13645) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree or related degree from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Social sciences, finance, econometrics, mathematics, statistics.
- GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
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 undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Submission of GRE score (minimum 300), Aptitude, and Advanced Mathematics scores are recommended for all graduate students for a better 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.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
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Career and Placement after Course
The student gets career opportunities in:
- Statisticians.
- Business Analyst.
- Mathematician.
- Professor.
- Risk Analyst.
- Data Analyst.
- Content Analyst.
- Statistic Trainer.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
A.S. Mowat Prize Scholarship at Dalhousie University | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,084/Yr$1,084 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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