PhD/MPhil Stats
PhD and MPhil in Statistics
The School of Mathematical Sciences offers postgraduate research opportunities in Statistics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil. Students may study full-time or part-time. Candidates should have a first- or upper-second-class Honours BSc in Mathematics or Statistics, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc.
The School has a large and thriving community of postgraduate research students, numbering about 50 at any one time. They conduct research in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Astronomy as well as Statistics; there is lively interaction between the various groups.
November 2011: Fully-funded studentships on specific topics are now available for entry in September 2012 in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics. Titles include "Scaling laws of high frequency financial data and multiple agent models" and "Optimum design for pharmacokinetic sampling and dose-level allocation in Phase II/III clinical trials". We also welcome enquiries from students interested in any area of pure, discrete or applied mathematics or statistics and hope to offer further unrestricted studentships for excellent candidates.
Each research student is assigned a supervisor with closely related statistical interests. A programme of study and research is agreed between student and supervisor. That programme includes advanced courses provided by the London Taught Course Centre (LTCC), which is a joint initiative of several colleges of the University of London. The School of Mathematical Sciences also provides opportunities for acquiring skills through short courses, such as one on Mathematical Writing. Students are also able to gain experience in teaching (and earn some money), through helping at classes for undergraduate students. A variety of statistical software is available; research students may use this for their own research and may also help in statistical laboratory classes for undergraduates.
Each student is normally registered initially for the degree of MPhil. Transfer to the degree of PhD usually happens at some point during the second or third year (for full-time students). To be awarded a PhD, a candidate must submit a thesis containing a substantial original research contribution, and be examined on it orally.
What to expect
See here to find out more detail of what is involved in being a Statistics research student in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London.
Research topics
Statistical topics in which members of staff conduct research are described here. More information on topics specifically suitable for postgraduate students may be available here.
Fees and funding
Fees depend on where the student comes from; funding depends on who is supporting the research. See further details.
How to apply
You may contact a member of Statistics staff informally, or you may proceed straight to the formal application form. See further details.