The Master’s in Statistics (MSc) provides students with a solid grounding in statistics. It also offers an introduction to research for students planning to continue their studies at the doctoral level, in addition to preparing students for careers as statisticians in the private or public sector.

The program is designed to broaden students’ knowledge in the areas of theory, methodology and statistical consulting. The thesis option allows students to specialize in a particular field of research, while the internship or supervised project option emphasizes the study and application of the latest statistical methods used in different scientific disciplines.

The thesis involves a contribution to statistical research (not necessarily a major one). The internship usually involves 4 months in industry or a research centre. The research work for a thesis or supervised project is done under the supervision of a professor, who is usually chosen before the end of the first term or ideally at the very start of the program. You can consult the list of professors for an idea of their areas of expertise. The internship is also supervised by one of the Department’s professors. Students learn statistical consulting in co-operation with the Service de Consultation Statistique (SCS).