Overview

Key features

Statistics involves the collection, visualization, exploration, analysis and modelling of data as well as the development of theory, models and tools pertaining thereto. This Statistics degree program is offered at McMaster University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics

Topics in Biostatistics

Computational Methods for Inference

Multivariate Analysis

Statistics Seminar

Statistical Research

Statistical Learning

Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Statistics View 22 other PhDs in Statistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program via one of three routes:

following completion of an M.Sc. degree in Statistics (or in a related area) with GPA equivalent to at least B+; or
following completion of a B.Sc. degree in Statistics (or in a related area) with GPA equivalent to at least B+ over the last two years of full-time study and demonstrated research potential; or
by transferring from the M.Sc. program in Statistics.

In all cases, a faculty member with supervisory privileges in the Ph.D. program must be willing to supervise a student before an offer of admission is made.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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