The Department of Statistics of the University of British Columbia is pleased to announce a new admission stream.
Effective now, we offer a PhD Track stream for strong undergraduate students expecting to graduate in Spring 2025 interested in a PhD in Statistics. Admission under this new stream is in a MSc program but with guaranteed transition to PhD at the end of year one subject to satisfying program requirements. This track is intended for exceptional undergraduate students with demonstrated research potential. Students interested in the PhD track should identify one or more faculty members as potential research supervisors.
How to apply
Apply to our MSc Program (deadline is January 6th, 2025) making sure to check the option “Would you like the option to be fast tracked into the PhD program?"
Program Summary
Course requirements for entire program
Year 1
• Mathematical statistics (560/561)
• Consulting (550)
• Probability (547C)
• Directed research studies (548C/D, 2 semesters: T2 and summer of Y1)
• Master’s research project (589, Y1 summer)
Year 2
• Consulting (551)
• 15 credits of electives before completion of comprehensive exam (can be taken in Y1 and Y2)
Qualifying for the PhD program
• Students must pass their Year 1 required courses with an average of 85 or higher
• Students must complete a Research Proficiency Evaluation at the end of their first summer
Official information will be posted on the Admission Page shortly.