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Master of Science in Statistics at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics with a concentration in Applied Statistics.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics & Statistics  |  Duration: 32 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The M.S. in Statistics is awarded under either: Plan I: 26 credit hours and 6 credit hours of thesis (thesis option), or Plan II: 32 credit hours (exam option). There is no minor requirement. At least 18 credit hours (Plan I) or 24 credit hours (Plan II) of the program must be in the department. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required. Students must take a minimum of 14 elective credit hours for Plan I or 20...

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Entry requirements

The M.S. in Statistics student should have taken introductory statistics, linear algebra and a calculus sequence including multivariable calculus. Promising students lacking an adequate undergraduate background may be admitted to the graduate program but are required to remove undergraduate deficiencies. The Department requires: (submit through the admissions application) 3 letters of recommendation (2 of 3 recommendations must have a PhD). Add their email addresses to the online application. Upload unofficial transcripts to the online application and send official to the Office of Admissions. Your letter of Intent (note if interested in an assistantship). *We do not require the GRE for our program.

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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