Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Statistics)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,164/Yr
CA$5,164 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The statistics division offers programs leading to the degrees of MSc and PhD in the following areas: statistical inference, robust statistics, data mining, bioinformatics, data analysis, multivariate analysis, linear and nonlinear regression, time series analysis, statistical genetics, environmental statistics, and information theory.
- Students get various computing facilities like the department operates a network of Sun servers, workstations, a Unix cluster, and PCs.
- Students get the standard statistical and mathematical software such as Splus, SAS, BMDP, Minitab, NAG, IMSL, Matlab and Maple are available, as well as special-purpose applications software in a variety of areas.
- Graduate student offices are all equipped with computers.
- Students have to complete the comprehensive examination within 1 year of initial registration.
- Enrolment in at least two full-credit classes, participation in statistics seminars, and preparation and defense of a research thesis is required.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program in 3 to 4 years.
- The department provides a world-class education and students learn and can also work on fascinating research projects alongside the faculty members.
- The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD after completion of the program.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | Dec 20, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$5164 (CAD 5164) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | CA$9821 (CAD 9821) |
Health Insurance | CA$500 (CAD 500) |
Other Fees | CA$4308 (CAD 4308) |
Total Cost | CA$14629 (CAD 14629) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$5164 (CAD 5164) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree such as BSc (Pharm), PharmD, BSc (honors), or equivalent from a recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students must have completed the Aptitude and Advanced Mathematics course and submit the scores.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, so, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for getting admission to this program.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Postsecondary Education Administrators
- Actuaries
- Mathematicians and Statisticians
- Operations Research Analysts
- Postsecondary Mathematics Science Teachers
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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