Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Statisticswww.stats.ox.ac.ukϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.stats.ox.ac.uk/research/DPhilMSc by ResearchMSc in Applied StatisticsDiploma in Applied StatisticsMinimum of an upper second-classundergraduate degree or equivalentResearch degrees Standard levelTaught degrees Higher levelEPSRC studentshipsTeaching Assistant Bursarieswww.stats.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/research_degrees/DPhil_funding/Number of Applicants Research degrees 40Taught degrees 120Number ofResearch degrees 16Places OfferedTaught degrees 36Application Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Studentship applications should besubmitted by 23 JanuaryContact for Enquiries Academic AdministratorDepartment of Statistics1 South Parks RoadOxford OX1 3TGTelephone +44 (0) 1865 272870graduate.studies@stats.ox.ac.ukϐϐResources AvailableStatistics Departmental LibraryRadcliffe Science LibraryDepartmental postgraduate computer laboratoriesϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableAvailable through the Department for Continuing EducationϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil and MSc by Research in StatisticsThe Department of Statistics has research strengths in a widerange of areas of modern statistics including:|| Complex stochastic systems|| Computationally-intensive statistics|| Mathematical and statistical genetics|| Bioinformatics|| Applied probability|| Discrete mathematics and operational researchMuch of the research is either explicitly interdisciplinary, or drawsits motivation from application areas, ranging from biology andphysics to the social sciences.www.stats.ox.ac.uk/research/A structured programme of training in modern statisticalmethodology is available via courses in the Academy forPostgraduate Training in Statistics (APTS) of which theDepartment is a founding member. Further details can be found atwww.stats.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/research_degrees/DPhil candidates are strongly advised to contact the Departmentby email or telephone before submitting an application.ϐϐTaught ProgrammesMSc in Applied StatisticsApplied Statistics focuses on the analysis and interpretation ofdata in order to gain an understanding of real-world problems.The MSc is designed to provide a broad but high-leveltraining in Applied Statistics. Particular focus is given to moderncomputationally intensive methods. There is extensive handsonexperience of analysis of real data though weekly practicalclasses. There is also a dissertation on an applied project. Furtherinformation can be found at: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/msc_in_applied_statistics/|| Length of programme: 12 months|| Core and optional courses: Core courses include: StatisticalMethods, Statistical Theory, Time Series and ComputerIntensive Statistics. Further details and a programmespecification can be found at:www.stats.ox.ac.uk/current_students/ msc_and_diploma_in_applied_statistics/The Diploma in Applied Statistics is a 9-month course. It issimilar to the MSc but there is no dissertation.Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences|| Postgraduate Certificate in Bioinformatics|| Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics|| MSc in BioinformaticsϐϐAcademic Staff Profileswww.stats.ox.ac.uk/people/academic_staff/ϐ ϐGraduate DestinationsFurther research in areas of statistical science; employment infinancial, economic, governmental, scientific and industrial areas.The MSc can also be a useful stepping stone for doctoral studies.LLEnquiries:graduate.studies@stats.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/75