Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Saskatchewan offers graduate programs in Statistics, including the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in statistical theory and application, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, and public service.

Program Details

• The M.Sc. program is a two-year degree that trains students to become professionally competent statisticians.
• The Ph.D. program is a four-year degree intended for students with strong mathematical and statistical backgrounds who wish to pursue research-oriented careers.
• Both programs are thesis-based, requiring the completion of original research efforts.

Research Areas

The interests of the expert faculty supervisors include:

• Analysis of big omics data
• Applied statistical methods
• Bayesian inference and Markov chain Monte Carlo
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Environmental statistics
• Linear models
• Longitudinal data analysis
• Machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence
• Missing data and measurement error problems
• Queuing networks and applied probability models
• Statistical computing
• Statistical inference
• Statistical machine learning
• Statistical physics
• Stochastic processes
• Survival data analysis

Tuition and Funding

• Graduate students in a thesis or project-based program pay tuition three times a year.
• The tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year are:
  • Canadian students: $1,812.00 CAD per term
  • International students: $4,077.00 CAD per term
• Doctoral students pay the same tuition rate as Canadian students.
• Student fees are additional and vary depending on the term and student status.

Admission Requirements

• Master of Science (M.Sc.):
  • A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study.
  • A four-year honors degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
  • A master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study.

Application Process

• Submit an online application with required documents, including transcripts and proof of English language proficiency (if required).
• Pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students.
• Provide contact information for three referees, with at least two academic contacts.

Additional Information

• The application deadline for the program is January 15 for a September start date.
• Admission is competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or funding.
• The department strives to offer financial support to the majority of graduate students in eligible programs.