PhD Applied Statistics at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The PhD in Applied Statistics emphasizes both the theory of statistics and its application to special fields of interest. Research areas include probability theory, experimental design, MCMC methods, longitudinal and functional data analysis, mixture models, machine learning, data mining, bioinformatics, high-dimensional statistics and multiple testing.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Statistics | Duration: Coursework and comprehensive exams over the first 2-3 years, followed by dissertation research | Intake: Fall quarter only | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete course requirements and comprehensive exams in the first 2-3 years, then dissertation research, enrolling in at least 12 units per quarter until advancement to candidacy. A Substantive Field requirement can be taken in Biology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology or Administration.

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Entry requirements

Minimum GPA 3.00 (MS) and 3.25 (PhD) based on the last two years of the bachelor's degree. GRE optional. Letters of recommendation required. Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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