1) Hold an honours Bachelor of Science with specialization or major in a discipline relevant to epidemiology (life science or behavioural science) or a four-year degree in a health profession (medicine, nursing, rehabilitation therapy etc.) with a minimum average of 75% (B+);
2) Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills;
3) Provide a statement of purpose demonstrating ability to write reports, and indicating the career goals and the interests in the proposed research area;
4) Possess competence in a defined list of statistical topics (a self-assessment tool and a non credit self-study course will be available for those who need it, prior to the beginning of courses).