Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics

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24 monthsProgram duration

MathematicsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in statistics is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in university teaching and research or in industrial and government consulting and research. The program of study is developed by the guidance committee in consultation with the student. Students must be able to carry on significant original research in statistics or probability, as demonstrated in the dissertation, the student must also meet the requirements specified below: Complete Statistics and Probability 867, 868, 872, 881, and 882. Complete at least five additional courses from lists (a) and (b), with at least one course from a. and one from b.: a. Advanced Probability: Statistics and Probability 961, 962, 964, 996. b. Advanced Statistics: Statistics and Probability 873, 874, 951, 953, 997. Complete at least three additional elective courses offered at the 800-level or higher from any department. These courses must be approved by the studentâ€™s guidance committee. Pass two written preliminary examinations, the first covering Statistics and Probability 867, 868, and 872, and the second covering Statistics and Probability 881 and 882.

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Admission requirements

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TOEFL

80+

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics

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