Key Features
The Statistics - Statistical Informatics course at The University of Arizona supports and encourages the central role of statistical and quantitative thinking in the biological, physical, engineering, financial, and social sciences. Necessary training is provided for students to develop core expertise in statistical theory and methodology, and also for students who will apply their statistical knowledge in practical, transdisciplinary research; targeted subject-matter specialties include, but are not limited to biometry, bioinformatics, biostatistics, econometrics & financial statistics, educational statistics, operations research & applied probability, psychometrics, spatial/spatio-temporal analysis, statistical genetics/genomics, stochastic modeling, and quantitative risk assessment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Probability
- Statistics
- Advanced Statistical Regression Analysis
- Design of Experiments
- Statistical Consulting
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Statistical Computing
- Scientific Writing Strategies, Skills & Ethics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
GRE: Required
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 60
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- For admission to the Ph.D. Program in Statistics, applicants must have or be in the process of completing an M.S. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or Applied Mathematics, or an advanced degree in a field that makes significant use of quantitative methods, with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA).
- A student who wishes to apply to the Ph.D. program without an M.S. and with only a Baccalaureate degree may do so, but is required to meet all other M.S. and Ph.D. entrance requirements as stipulated herein. If her/his application is successful, the student must earn the M.S. in the GIDP "en route" to her/his Ph.D.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 33,011 AUD / year ≈ 23,400 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 33,011 AUD / year ≈ 23,400 USD / year
- Domestic In-State: 17,916 AUD / year ≈ 12,700 USD / year
Living costs
Tucson, United States: 1,171-1,608 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
