Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MSc

Western University

Canada, London

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Western University

Canada , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 6 term(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,969 / Per Term

Next Intake May-2026

Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MSc

About

We offer MSc and PhD degrees in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Students are exposed to a full breadth of policy-relevant methodologies from the fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health economics, genetic epidemiology, and program evaluation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

4-year honours degree (or equivalent)

A min. average of A- (80% or 10/12) in the last 2 full-time years of education. Averages for part-time students will use the last 10.0 full credits (or equivalent).

Strong performance in a recent statistics course. (Our graduate program requires students to have taken a recent course in statistics. If a great deal of time has elapsed since your last statistical course, we recommend that your application include concrete examples of how you use statistical methods in your regular role at work.)

English Program Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The competitive score is 100 for the iBT with no individual score below 25; or 580 for the paper and pencil version. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). The competitive score is 7 out of 9 overall, with no individual score below 6.5.
The Duolingo English Test. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 135.
The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL Assessment). The competitive overall score is 70, with 70 in both writing and speaking.
Western English Language Centre. The requirement is successful completion of the High-Advanced level.
Fanshawe College’s ESL Program. The requirement is graduation from Level 10, English for Academic Purposes, with a minimum 80% in all components.