Program Overview

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Statistics and Actuarial Science

The Statistics and Actuarial Science program provides in-depth training in the discipline of statistics with the goal of developing research expertise. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in a particular area of statistics. Our graduates work in universities, hospitals, research consulting companies, and other research organizations.

Program Requirements

Normally, students take two courses in their first two semesters of the program. They then take a comprehensive examination covering a broad range of senior undergraduate concepts in statistics. Students are interviewed and advised in advance regarding appropriate courses and study materials. Students conclude their program by successfully defending a thesis that constitutes a significant contribution to statistical methodology.

Program Length

Generally, students complete the program requirements in four years.

Resources

• Questions to ask your prospective supervisor upon admission to the Ph.D. program
  • Find examples of research by our former Ph.D. students here

Degree Programs

• Undergraduate
  • Statistics
  • Actuarial Science
  • Data Science
• Graduate
  • Statistics M.Sc.
  • Statistics Ph.D.
  • Actuarial Science M.Sc.

Research Areas

• Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Data Science

Program Information

• Program Information for Current Students
  • Advising
  • Statistics Workshop
  • Course Information
  • Co-op
  • Getting Involved
  • Research
  • Awards
  • Accreditation
  • EAL and Other Resources
• Program Information for Prospective Students
  • Careers
  • Admissions and Transferring
    • Statistics Admission
    • Actuarial Science Admission
    • Data Science Admission
  • Co-op
  • Research
  • Moving to SFU

Graduate Program

• Program Information for Current Graduate Students
  • Program Information
  • Course Information
  • Teaching Assistant Positions
  • Co-op
  • Awards
  • Defences
  • EAL and Other Resources
  • Intranet Grad Students
• Program Information for Prospective Graduate Students
  • Degree Programs
    • Statistics M.Sc.
    • Statistics Ph.D.
    • Actuarial Science M.Sc.
  • Admissions
  • Tuition and Financial Support
  • Co-op
  • Academic Resources
  • Moving to SFU

Research Concentrations

• Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Data Science

Seminars and Resources

• Seminars
• Resources
  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Defences

Department

• Faculty
• Staff
• Statistical Consulting
• Graduate Students
• Sessionals
• Employment
• Forms
  • Submit Expense Report on FINS
• Intranet

News and Events

• Statistics Canada Info Session
• CANSSI

Ph.D. in Statistics

The Ph.D. program in Statistics provides in-depth training in the discipline of statistics with the goal of developing research expertise. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in a particular area of statistics. Our graduates work in universities, hospitals, research consulting companies, and other research organizations. The program includes coursework, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis. In addition, it offers the opportunity to participate both in the consulting service and in co-operative education.