First-year courses
You may also select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. Details will be sent during course selection in June.
September to December
January to April
This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.
After first year
The majority of your required courses will be Statistics courses, with additional courses in Mathematics. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
View a list of courses required for your degree.
Sample upper-year courses
STAT 337 – Introduction to Biostatistics
STAT 437 – Statistical Methods for Life History Analysis
STAT 436 – Introduction to the Analysis of Spatial Data in Health Research
STAT 430 – Experimental Design
Advisors are here to help
With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Math recruitment co-ordinator.
Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you
- choose your courses,
- select minors and specializations,
- ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.
Learn more
Overview of Waterloo's Biostatistics degree program.
