MS Statistics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The MS degree program in statistics trains the candidate to become a practicing statistician with a number of options, including: In addition, the department is closely involved with the School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics and a joint MS Data Science offered by both the Department of Statistics and Department of Computer Sciences. The Statistics Department provides extensive computing facilities, both hardware and software, to support instruction and research.

Department: Statistics | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Learning outcomes: Demonstrates understanding of statistical theories, methodologies, and applications as tools in scientific inquiries. Selects and utilizes the most appropriate statistical methodologies and practices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply to the Master of Science in Statistics through one of the named options: Applied Statistics Biostatistics Statistics and Data Science Statistics

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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