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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Statistics - Biostatistics] From University of Waterloo

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Statistics - Biostatistics)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Mathematics,

Statistics

₹13.6 L/Yr

CA$22,188 /Yr

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics - Biostatistics program allows students to complete their degree in 4 years.
This program is offered on a full-time basis and it will also be offered on a part-time basis.
The Student to faculty ratio for this program is 18:1.
This program focus on the main following areas:
- Biostatistics
- Computational Statistics
- Probability
- Statistical Theory and Methods
This program is offered as a thesis-based.
Statistics is the science of extracting information from data.
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is among the top academic units for statistical and actuarial science in the world and is home to more than 40 research active full-time faculty working in diverse and exciting areas.
The Department is also home to over 900 undergraduate students and about 150 graduate students in programs including Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, and Statistics-Computing.
This degree is offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and this faculty is ranked No.1 in North America.
Students have career/job opportunities to work as
- Data mining intern
- Analytics and data science
- Business analyst
- Data & reporting analyst
- Financial analyst
- Quality assurance analyst

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1362343 (CAD 22188)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹442080
Food	₹130045
Total Cost	₹622227
Other Fees	₹50102

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must be qualified with a thesis-based master’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical statistics or actuarial science.
Minimum grade point ‘A’ (83%) is required to enroll in this program.
A Master's degree obtained without a full research thesis is normally an inadequate qualification for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 309 for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

63 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents to be submitted while entering this(chemical engineering) program:

Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Careers possible after this course are:

Data mining intern
Analytics and data science
Business analyst
Data & reporting analyst
Financial analyst
Quality assurance analyst

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Waterloo Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.4 L/Yr$2,262	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UWaterloo Millennium Graduate Bursary	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeBursary	View Details
Hira and Renu Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 8.7 L/Yr$14,150	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Barbara Hayes-Roth Award for Women in Math and Computer Science	Scholarship per student₹ 57,716/Yr$940	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Ontario Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.7 L/Yr$10,847	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Waterloo Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 44,147/Yr$719	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details