Statistical Science, PhD at George Mason University

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistical Science represents the highest academic attainment for a statistician and, as such, requires in-depth knowledge of modern statistical theory and practice. The degree program is a hybrid of theory, computation, and data analysis; students are expected to be proﬁcient in all three. Current research areas of key department faculty in the program include biostatistics, modern statistical methodology, big data, data analytics, statistical or machine learning, applied probability, statistical networks, statistical computing, statistical imaging, bioinformatics, financial statistics, Bayesian statistics, data confidentiality, and statistics interfaced with other disciplines.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: 72 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Multivariate Analysis and Statistical Learning; Linear Models and Advanced Regression Modeling; Statistical Computing; Probability Theory; Mathematical Statistics I; Mathematical Statistics II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applications to our PhD program from students with a bachelor's or a master's degree earned with a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the fields of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or any other discipline (including social science) with training in mathematics and at least one course in advanced calculus, MATH 315 Advanced Calculus I or equivalent, successfully completed with a grade of B of better. Students entering with a master's degree may receive a transfer of credit (see AP.6.5.2 ). Students should have completed coursework equivalent to STAT 544 Applied Probability , STAT 554 Applied Statistics I and STAT 652 Statistical Inference . If not, students may be required to take them as part of the degree program (with a transfer credit reduction for their MS degree). Specific application deadlines and requirements are available through the Office of Gra

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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