Requirements for Admission

In addition to the general university requirements for admission to master's study described earlier in this bulletin, an applicant's undergraduate major preferably should have been in the mathematical and/or statistical sciences. Students lacking preparation in these areas must make up such deficiencies.

Statistic Sequence (30 Graduate Credits Minimum)

1. Statistics (18 credits, minimum): Courses as advised, including Sta 669 (retitled equivalent of Mat 682). With departmental approval, a thesis may be presented in place of Sta 669.
2. Supporting courses (0-12 credits, minimum): Courses as approved by the advisor.
3. Satisfactory completion of a special field examination in statistics.
4. Recommended courses: Sta 554-555, Sta 558-559 and at least one of Sta 556, Sta 562, Sta 564 or Sta 566.

Biometry Sequence (36 credits, minimum)

1. Statistics (18 credits minimum): Courses in statistics as advised, including Sta 669 (retitled equivalent of Mat 682). With departmental approval, a thesis may be presented in place of Sta 669.
2. Biology, epidemiology or public health courses (6 credits, minimum): Courses as approved by the advisor;
3. Supporting courses (0-12 credits, minimum): Courses as approved by the advisor;
4. Satisfactory completion of a special field examination in statistics.
5. Recommended courses: Sta 554-55, Sta 558-559, and at least one of Sta 556, Sta 560, Sta 562, Sta 564, or Sta 566.