Statistical Science

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree, or a UK Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related quantitative discipline. Overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard are also acceptable.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Research in Statistical Science is based on a blend of project-based research groups, multidisciplinary collaborations and individual research programmes.

While the department offers world-class expertise along with strong links to practitioners, its position within UCL provides breadth. Besides ties to other mathematical sciences, the department collaborates with researchers in engineering, management, and medicine. The opportunity to engage with leading researchers across disciplines while accessing London-based government and industry figures gives UCL students a distinct advantage. More intangibly, by being in a truly multi-disciplinary milieu, UCL students gain an appreciation for knowledge and its societal impact. This leads to not only new insights but also a readiness to critique the established order, which is both intellectually and personally fulfilling.

Department specialisms

The department’s methodological research is organised into six areas: Biostatistics Computational statistics General theory and methodology Multivariate and high dimensional data Stochastic modelling and time series Financial risk, insurance, econometrics and stochastic finance Research often cuts across these areas. For example, externally funded projects in the following application areas are in progress: Cognitive neuroscience Ecology Econometrics and finance Epidemology Environmetrics and hydrology Machine learning Population and systems biology Statistical imaging Stochastic optimisation in the energy sector Much of this work is interdisciplinary and involves collaborations within and outside UCL.

Information for international students

See: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international-students

Fees and funding

Research Council funding may be available for UK/EU graduate research or graduate taught students. Other funding opportunities may also be available. For details visit www.ucl.ac.uk/statistics/prospective-postgraduates/studentships
Funding opportunities available for students taking research programmes are available at: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships

Qualification and course duration

PhD

MPhil

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