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- Trains students to become independent scientists.Scientist Training
- Emphasis on data analysis and scientific communication.Skill Development
- Research areas include survival analysis, causal inference, and Bayesian statistics.Research Focus
- Prepares graduates for roles in government, pharmaceutical industry, and academia.Career Opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics is a research-intensive program designed to train students in independent thinking, data analysis, and scientific communication. Offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health within the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, this program prepares graduates for careers in academia or industry. It focuses on developing and applying statistical methods in medicine and biology, encouraging original contributions to the theoretical and scientific foundations of statistics in these fields.
Careers
Graduates of the PhD in Biostatistics program are well-prepared for diverse professional opportunities. They can pursue careers as biostatisticians in various sectors.
- Biostatistician in government agencies (e.g., Public Health Agency of Canada, Statistics Canada, NRC, Santé Québec, INSPQ, regional departments of public health, health technology assessment units)
- Biostatistician in the pharmaceutical industry
- Biostatistician in contract research organizations (CROs)
- Academic positions in Departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Statistics
- Research roles in hospital and other medical research institutes
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeMinimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
English-language proficiencyNot specified
Each program has specific admission requirements. Please visit the program website for more details. Refer to the Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
How to apply
1. Prepare your applicationReview the program's specific admission requirements and gather all necessary documents. This includes academic transcripts and proof of English-language proficiency.
2. Connect with a supervisor (Recommended)Research faculty members whose interests align with yours and consider connecting with them to discuss potential supervision. Information on connecting with supervisors is available on the McGill Grad Applicants website.
3. Submit your applicationComplete and submit the online application form through the McGill application portal by the specified deadline.
4. Await decisionApplications are reviewed by the department and the faculty of graduate and postdoctoral studies.