Statistics (PhD)
Your PhD will represent a significant achievement in statistics. You’ll receive mentorship from our faculty as you undertake coursework and prepare for candidacy exams, advance the field of statistics and finish your PhD with an original, publishable dissertation.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years (9-12 academic terms) | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Graduates with a PhD in Statistics will be able to:
- pursue a career in academia
- conduct research into the mathematical basis of the science of statistics
- develop statistical methodology and advise on the practical application of statistical methodology
- develop and apply statistical theory and methods to provide information in fields such as biological and agricultural science, business and economics, physical sciences, and engineering and the social sciences
- apply mathematical models to forecast and calculate the probable future costs of insurance and pension benefits
- design life, health and property insurance policies, and calculate premiums, contributions and benefits for insurance policies, and pension and superannuation plans
- use complex software to extract meaningful information from data
Find a supervisor
All graduate students have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. You do not need to find your own supervisor, but will be allocated one when you are accepted into the program.
However, it may improve your chances of being accepted to contact potential supervisors in advance to introduce yourself, explain your interests and determine whether they will be accepting new students in the near future.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you have found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Show me program details
Providing you accurate admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition fee estimates and scholarships depends on your situation. Tell us about yourself:
Your program details
Application deadlines
September – May 31
January – September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September – January 31
January – May 31
September – May 31
January – September 30
If you are seeking funding, you must submit your application earlier:
September – January 31
January – May 31
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
You must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a personal statement
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates, academic papers or your master’s thesis.
You must display excellent research potential, which can be demonstrated in your master’s thesis or in your letters of recommendation.
Program specific requirements
We strongly encourage you to submit your scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and its Mathematics Subject Test.
You must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics.
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a personal statement
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
You may submit other supporting material, such as certificates, academic papers or your master’s thesis.
You must display excellent research potential, which can be demonstrated in your master’s thesis or in your letters of recommendation.
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
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Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Madeline Smith at gradsecms@uvic.ca or 250-721-7468.