PhD Statistics at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics is offered by the Department of Statistics with a Mathematical Statistics track and a Biostatistics track, the latter suited to careers at the intersection of statistics and the life sciences. Assistantships and fellowships may be available after admission.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Statistics | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Mathematical Statistics and Biostatistics tracks.

Career pathways

Data scientist, statistical consultant or academic researcher in pharmaceuticals, government and technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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