PhD Statistics at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Statistics offers programs leading to Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. (The Department also offers a Professional M.S. in Biostatistics). All programs include training in statistical application and theory, and give students sufficient flexibility to pursue their special interests as well as time to take courses in other departments at the University of Connecticut. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: 34 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

After completing the necessary course work and a sequence of examinations, a Ph.D. candidate must complete a dissertation that makes an original contribution to the field of statistics or probability. The dissertation may be predominantly development of novel statistical methodology for an area of application. Listed courses include Statistics Internship; Applied Statistics I; Design of Experiments; Mathematical Statistics I; Mathematical Statistics II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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