PhD Statistics at Rice University

PhD Statistics is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Statistics (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Statistics coursework trains students in the role played in the modern world by probabilistic and statistical ideas and methods. Students grow familiar with both the theory and the application of techniques in common use as they are trained in statistical research. The degree totals 30 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Statistics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A candidacy MA degree is awarded to Statistics PhD students through option (2) where the major project corresponds to the doctoral thesis proposal. An MA degree is available to PhD students in the Departments of Economics or Political Science through option (1) where the original doctoral thesis and defense is related to the MA in the field of Statistics.

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