Statistics and Applied Probability Graduate Degree Program

Description
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability offers a Ph.D. program in which students develop a broad understanding of the theory and practice of probability and statistics. The program prepares students to conduct innovative research and grants them access to a diverse faculty with interests in several areas of statistical methodology, mathematical statistics, and applied probability. The Department has excellent computing facilities, including a graduate student computing laboratory, and a Statistical Consulting Laboratory.

For students interested in applying probabilistic methods to the area of finance, there is an optional emphasis in Financial Mathematics and Statistics, which draws on the resources available in our Center for Research in Financial Mathematics and Statistics. This center provides national and international leadership in research into quantitative finance from many different perspectives by bringing together faculty, students, and visitors from other departments, universities, and companies. Not only will students have access to our own faculty, but will also be introduced to the ideas of others via distinguished lectures, seminar series, and conferences. This provides students with the basis for a sound financial mathematics and statistics education and the ability to conduct original research in the area.

General Information
Website http://www.pstat.ucsb.edu/
Address Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
University of California, Santa Barbara
South Hall, Room 5607
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3110
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-2129
Email gradinfo@pstat.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MA/PhD, PhD
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
Pre-Application No Pre-Application necessary
Deadlines
  • Fall - January 1, 2010 (Deadline for priority consideration for fellowships and teaching assistantships), March 15, 2010 (Final Deadline)
  • Winter - November 1, 2009
  • Spring - February 1, 2010
Optional Emphases Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences