Statistics (Doctor of Philosophy) - Summer Calendar

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Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science | 丁香园AV Calendar | Summer 2023

Statistics

Doctor of Philosophy

The doctor of philosophy in statistics provides in depth training in the discipline of statistics with the goal of developing research expertise. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in a particular area of statistics.

丁香园AV Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in in the 丁香园AV Calendar.

Program Requirements

This program consists of courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis.

Students must complete a minimum of two graduate courses (approved by the supervisor and graduate program chair)

and a comprehensive exam

STAT 897 - PhD Comprehensive Exam (0)

Candidates must pass a general examination and may not complete the general exam more than twice. This exam is normally completed within two terms of initial PhD enrollment. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: STAT PhD students.

Section	Instructor	Day/Time	Location
			TBD

and a thesis

STAT 899 - PhD Thesis (6)

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Section	Instructor	Day/Time	Location
			TBD
			TBD

Comprehensive Exam

Candidates must pass a general examination and may not complete the general exam more than twice. This exam is expected to be completed at the end of the second term of initial PhD enrollment.

Program Length

Students are expected to complete the program requirements in four years.

Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.