PhD Statistics

The School of Mathematical Sciences at QMUL is home to a thriving community of postgraduate research students currently numbering approximately 90 students. 87% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014). We advertise a number of funded PhD projects throughout the year and we accept applications for self-funded full or part-time projects all year round. Our research in statistics is at the interface between methodology and applications, because developing statistical methods which are of practical use is essential to influence the discipline of Statistics, as well as other scientific disciplines, policy makers and industry.

Candidates for the PhD programmes in Mathematics or Statistics should normally have a first or good upper second-class honours BSc in mathematics or statistics, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath, or MSc.
IELTS Academic- 6.5 overall including 6.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL- 92 overall including 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.