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- What are the pre-requisites
for the program?
Applicants should have completed Calculus I, II and III (including
multi-variable calculus), linear algebra and introductory statistics.
Two semesters of advanced calculus are co-requisite for the
Master's program and two semesters of real analysis are co-requisite
for the PhD program. The advanced calculus or real analysis courses can
be taken once a student is enrolled.
- How many applications are
there for the statistics graduate program?
We receive hundreds of applications each year.
- How many students are
admitted?
It varies each year depending on the applicant pool, available funding
and other factors.
- How many international
students are admitted each year?
It varies each year depending on the applicant pool, available funding
and other factors.
- Is funding available for
Doctoral students? For international students?
Yes, see http://www.stat.ncsu.edu/programs/grad/aid.php for details.
- If I do not have a Master's
degree, can I apply directly to the PhD program?
Yes, we encourage you to apply for the degree you ultimately want to
obtain.
- If I have a previous Master's degree, do I need
to retake the Master's courses at NC State?
Students who are admitted with a previous Master's may take the Basic Exam in August
just prior to enrollment. A PhD pass on this exam is required for the PhD degree. If
the student is not able to obtain a PhD pass on the first try, they can enroll in the Master's
core courses and take the exam a second time.
- What is the difference
between the Master of Statistics and Master of Science degrees?
The
Master of Statistics is a coursework only degree. The Master of Science
requires a Master's thesis (research). Most students in our
program receive the Master of Statistics degree. Specific
degree requirements can be found in our Handbook.
