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PhD Statistics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Statistics is flexible, spanning statistical methodology, interdisciplinary research, theoretical statistics and probability. Students move from coursework to research leading to a dissertation, and the department has long been ranked in the top ten statistics programs in the country.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Department of Statistics  |  Intake: Fall only; application deadline December 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The core curriculum covers methods (STATS 600, 601), practice (604), statistical theory (610, 611), probability (620, 621) and computing (606, 607, 608). Students complete 30 credits of graduate statistics courses (at least 21 at the 600 level or higher), STATS 810 and 811, and at least 3 credits of cognate coursework, then advance to candidacy by presenting a dissertation proposal at an oral preliminary exam and defend a dissertation.

Career pathways

Faculty posts at peer institutions and positions in research labs, government and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are due December 15 for fall admission (program code 00483) via the Rackham online application. Required: three letters of recommendation, transcripts, statement of purpose, personal statement, resume or CV, and TOEFL scores if applicable. Decisions are made by April 15.

Intake: Fall only; application deadline December 15

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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