Overview

The Epidemiology and Biostatistics programme at Western University - Canada offers students a comprehensive foundation in the methodologies required to address complex health challenges. This research-intensive Master of Science degree focuses on developing expertise in health services research, health economics, and program evaluation. Students work closely with expert faculty to contribute to policy-relevant findings in the public health sector.

Why Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University - Canada?

The university provides a welcoming and supportive environment within the Western Centre for Public Health & Family Medicine. Students benefit from a close-knit community and access to well-known faculty specialising in social and psychiatric epidemiology, as well as the analysis of clustered data. The interdisciplinary nature of the department allows for innovative research, such as combining quantitative linguistics with natural language processing to analyse health data.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 8181 per semester
National fee: CAD 2120 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to expose students to a full breadth of methodologies. Modules may include:

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Services Research
Health Economics
Genetic Epidemiology
Program Evaluation
Quantitative Linguistics
Natural Language Processing

Careers with Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Graduates from this programme are prepared for diverse roles in health research, government agencies, and academic institutions. The training in quantitative analysis and statistical methods enables alumni to pursue careers as epidemiologists, biostatisticians, or health policy analysts. Many students use the M.Sc. as a stepping stone toward doctoral studies or professional roles in machine learning and health data science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biostatistics

Multivariable Methods in Biostatistics

Analytic Epidemiology

Clinical Epidemiology

Missing Data

Multilevel Models

Questionnaire Design and Survey Implementation

Sampling Methods

Health Economics

Methods and Issues in Program and Policy Evaluation in Health and Human Services

Health Services Research Methods

Causal Modelling

Population Health

Grant Writing and Peer Review

Randomized Trials: Design

Randomized Trials: Analysis

Systematic Reviews

Meta-analysis

Measurement in Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 letters of reference

a statement of academic interest, which should be a maximum of two (2) pages (double spaced)

an official copy of transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended

a current C.V.

4-year honours degree (or equivalent)

Contact information

Statement of academic intent

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

Application fee

List of publications

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Tuition Fees

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16362 CAD / year

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4240 CAD / year

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Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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