Statistics, Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Ph.D. program in Statistics provides comprehensive training in statistical theory, methods, and applications. Students can specialize in Biostatistics or Statistics. The program typically takes five years to complete and offers support systems such as assistantships. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, business, or government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Ph.D. program in Statistics provides comprehensive training in the contemporary theory, methods, and applications of statistics.
It prepares graduates to become independent researchers in academia, business, or government.
• The median time to degree is five years.
• Biostatistics
• The department offers various support systems for its Ph.D. students, including teaching, research, and project assistantships.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• Courses specific to the chosen option, either
• Biostatistics
or
• Statistics
.

Assessment:

• Ph.D. qualifying examination
• Oral preliminary examination on a topic approved by the student's advisor
• Dissertation defense

Teaching:

• The department utilizes advanced computers and graphic workstations to facilitate instruction and research.
• Common statistical packages and libraries are accessible on multiple machines.