About the course
The PhD Program in Statistics provides students with a broad based course of study in applied statistics, theoretical statistics and probability, as well as numerous advanced topic courses. The breadth and depth of the program has served graduates well in their subsequent careers in academia, industry and government. Doctoral students pursue a wide range of dissertation research, ranging from applied statistics to theoretical probability. Many students are involved in interdisciplinary research that puts them in regular contact with faculty and students in other departments at UNC, and in some cases, other institutions. Past interactions with other units at UNC have included Environmental Sciences, Biology, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Economics, and the Carolina Center for Genome Sciences. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$86,532
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.
The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.
Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required.
Statement of purpose
a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution
an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better
The internet-based TOEFL exam = 90
The IELTS exam = 7
English language requirements
7.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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