Academic Staff
Program Information
The University of Manitoba offers graduate programs in statistics leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees as well as B.Sc. in Statistics degree. Applications are encouraged from students with strong interest in statistics, mathematics or engineering.
A recent addition to the Master of Science graduate program and an undergraduate honours program includes an applied statistics option, where students are encouraged to study and explore the role of statistics in other disciplines and sciences.
Fields of Research
Areas of research interest in the department include: biometrics; data analysis; design of experiments; large sample estimation theory; linear models; multivariate analysis; nonparametric statistics; reliability and life testing; statistical inference; statistical quality control; survey sampling theory; time series; stochastic processes; decision theory; and probability theory.
Research Facilities
In addition to the vast network of computing facilities maintained by Computer Services at the University of Manitoba, the Department of Statistics maintains two smaller networks for use by their students. The graduate computing laboratory consists of a blend of environments including IBM compatible personal computers, Macintosh computers, and Sparc/Sun Workstations supported by Computer Services. The undergraduate computing facility includes a local network of Macintosh computers and PC computers and terminals also linked to Computer Service's University and Unix Networks.
M.Sc. in Statistics
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. An honours/ major degree in Statistics, is normally required for entry into the Master’s program.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 7 months prior to their intended start date.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. The Master’s degree may be earned in one of three ways:
- Submission of a thesis, nine credit hours of approved work at the 700/7000 level in statistics which must include STAT 7080 and STAT 7220, and six credit hours of approved coursework at the 400/4000 or 700/7000 level in Statistics.
- Submission of a practicum, nine credit hours of coursework at the 700/7000 level, which must include STAT 7080, STAT 7220 and STAT 7290, and six credit hours of approved work at the 400/4000 or 700/7000 level in Statistics.
- Eighteen credit hours of course work at the 700/7000 level, which must include STAT 7080 and STAT 7220, and six credit hours of approved coursework at the 400/4000 or 700/7000 level in Statistics, and passing a set of comprehensive examinations.
Students are also expected to take part in laboratory instruction.
Second language reading requirement: none
Expected time to graduate: one to two years depending the option selected
Ph.D. in Statistics
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Completion of a Master’s degree in Statistics is usually required for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 7 months prior to their intended start date.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Students are required to satisfy the following requirements:
- Candidates are required to attempt and successfully complete twelve credit hours at the 700/7000 level. These courses will normally be taken from the Department of Statistics. Courses will normally be recommended by the candidate's supervisor.
- Candidates are required to pass the Ph.D. qualifying examination within twelve months of first registration.
- Candidates are required to pass a candidacy examination which will normally be administered twelve months prior to the completion of all degree requirements. The candidacy examination will be set and administered by the candidate's Ph.D. advisory committee. The format may vary.
Second language requirement: none
Thesis: required
Expected time to graduation: five years
