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Our department only admits new students in the Fall semester. The application period is from September 15 to August 1, although exceptionally in 2025 we will accept applications until August 15, 2025.

Yes. Applicants often apply while their current degree is still in progress. Any offer of admission would be based on your results to date and would be conditional upon the successful completion of your current program before beginning your studies with us.

This program is oriented towards students with a quantitative or science background. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in a quantitative or science field (e.g., economics, biology, physics, biology), with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Some exposure to statistics in the undergraduate degree is helpful but not essential; there are no formal course prerequisites.

This is a fully online program, with some flexibility as to how and when students conduct their studies. Students are expected to complete the courses over the course of one academic year, with each of the first four courses taking approximately six weeks.

We do not review admissions documents in advance of application. Administrative staff can answer general question regarding admissibility however; the file review is a complex and thorough process conducted by an admissions committee. If you wish to be considered for admission, you must apply.

At 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ, we work very hard to correctly evaluate each applicant’s file.  Information on how international credentials are evaluated by 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ can be found here: /gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/equivalency

A low GPA does reduce your chances of admission. However, our admissions committee looks at all aspects of the student's file, including not only past grades, but also letters of reference, the full CV, the personal statement and any past related work experiences, publications and research experience.

All your supporting documents must be received by the application deadline. You should contact graduate.eboh [at] mcgill.ca in the case of extenuating circumstances.

We understand that the requirement for an institutional email may be problematic for some of our international applicants. In the case of international referees, who work or teach in institutions which do not have institutional email addresses, their public domain address may be used. We ask that they upload a PDF copy of their letter of reference on institutional letterhead. If the applicant is offered admission, we may take steps to authenticate the reference.

Academic references are strongly preferred. For thesis programs, at least one letter must be from an academic. In a situation where an applicant is returning to academia after working for a number of years, we understand that it would indeed be a challenge to get a reference from a professor. A professional referee who holds an academic post would be ideal in this case – the admissions committee is looking for someone who is familiar with academia and who can speak to your likelihood to succeed in a challenging academic environment.

This is dependent on many factors such as your residency status within Canada and the province of Quebec as well as whether you are enrolled in a thesis or non-thesis program, at the MSc or Ph.D. level. Information regarding tuition and fees can be found on the Student Accounts website. For MSc students, assume a minimum of three terms of full time registration.

There is no funding support for students in this program.