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Masters of Science in Statistics

>>Preparation: Students should have 3 semesters of calculus (including multiple integrals), linear algebra (comparable to UVa's MATH 351 or APMA 308), and an introductory probability and statistics course (preferably calculus based, such as MATH 310/312 or APMA 310/312). APMA 308, 310, 312 and MATH 310 and 312 are offered in the summer session and a student who anticipates a need for these courses should seriously consider attending the summer session prior to entering graduate study in Statistics.

>> Coursework: The M.S. program requires 30 units of coursework, or 10 courses.

M.S. required courses: STAT 512, STAT 513, STAT 519, STAT 596 (3 units)

M.S. electives (18 units or 6 courses): Any STAT course numbered 500 and above except STAT 500, 598, 912, 997, 999.
     Suggested electives in other departments include MATH 511 and PHS 795.
     Other courses may be used upon agreement of the departmental graduate advisor.

>> Examinations: There are two examinations required for the M.S. degree

Master's Final Exam: This exam is given every April and November and is done 'take home'. It consists of one or more data sets. At least one of the data sets can be analyzed using the techniques of either STAT 512 or STAT 513. The student picks a data set and does a complete analysis, writing a report detailing the analysis and its conclusions.

Language Exam: This covers one programming language (R/SPlus) and one statistical package (SAS). It is given every April and November and unlimited retakes (but only one administration per semester) are allowed.

>> Sample M.S. Programs: Usually a student takes 3-4 courses per semester, completing the program in 3-4 semesters.

Alternate years starting Fall 2007:

Fall

Required: STAT 512
Possible electives: STAT 518, STAT 525, MATH 511

Spring

Required: STAT 513, STAT 519, STAT 596
Possible electives: STAT 530, STAT 832

Alternate years starting Fall 2008:

Fall

Required: STAT 512
Possible electives: STAT 514, STAT 532, MATH 511

Spring

Required: STAT 513, STAT 519, STAT 596
Possible electives: STAT 526, STAT 531

>> M.S. in Statistics, Biostatistics concentration: Required courses are STAT 512, STAT 513, STAT 514, STAT 519, STAT 596 (3 units), and at least one of STAT 530, STAT 531, STAT 832, PHS 795.
     Two other electives are also needed.
     If the student enters in the Fall semester of an odd numbered year, 3 semesters will be needed to complete this program.

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