36 monthsProgramme duration
32,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
Feb, May, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
An MPhil or PhD in Statistical Science at UCL involves carrying out research at the forefront of contemporary statistics. During the course a student is expected to investigate rapidly developing areas, such as Causality, Computational Statistics and Machine Learning, Economics, Finance and Business, Environmental Statistics, Probability, Statistics in Biomedicine and Health Economics. Research in a chosen field is supported by strong theoretical foundations.
Students undertake original research in a stimulating and collaborative environment, developing new statistical methods and applying them to emerging scientific and societal challenges. Through training, seminars, conference attendance and engagement with an active research community, graduates gain the technical depth, creativity, and independence required to shape the future of statistical science.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
An MPhil or PhD in Statistical Science at UCL involves carrying out research at the forefront of contemporary statistics. During the course a student is expected to investigate rapidly developing areas, such as Causality, Computational Statistics and Machine Learning, Economics, Finance and Business, Environmental Statistics, Probability, Statistics in Biomedicine and Health Economics. Research in a chosen field is supported by strong theoretical foundations.
Students undertake original research in a stimulating and collaborative environment, developing new statistical methods and applying them to emerging scientific and societal challenges. Through training, seminars, conference attendance and engagement with an active research community, graduates gain the technical depth, creativity, and independence required to shape the future of statistical science.
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