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MS Statistics at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Statistics provides a strong mathematical background and experience in statistical computing with various applications, under the Comprehensive Examination Plan.

Faculty: Mathematics  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 48 units; full-time students have seven quarters  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

48 units including 28 units of core: Mathematical Statistics (MATH 281A-B-C), Applied Statistics (MATH 282A-B) and at least two topics chosen from MATH 284, 287A-B-C-D and 289A-B, plus four units of a Mathematics Graduate Research Internship. Written comprehensive exams in mathematical and applied statistics are required.

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Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): In addition, the department requires all applicants to submit scores from both the GRE General Test and Advanced Subject Test in Mathematics.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

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

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