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Mathematical Statistics – (M.Sc.)
Stockholm University
Department of Mathematics
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The Master’s programme in Mathematical Statistics is a two-year programme that turns towards those that have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics and want to extend their knowledge in Mathematical Statistics. The programme is an excellent preparation for graduate studies, but can also give, depending on direction of studies, a solid foundation for a professional career within the private or public sector. Examples of branches where strong competence in Mathematical Statistics are in great demand include the insurance business, banking and finance, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutions. There is a mandatory set of 22.5 credits consisting of advanced courses in probability theory, statistical inference and stochastic processes. Other courses of 67.5 credits are elective and can be used to model your own competence profile. The programme ends with a diploma work of 30 credits which leads to a Master’s Degree. The programme will be given in English. More information can be obtained from the Student’s Counsellor in Mathematical Statistics.
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The Master's Programme in Mathematical Statistics is an education that leans towards students who want to provide deeper knowledge within mathematical statistics. The education fields are mathematics and mathematical statistics. The programme is a two year full-time study programme that is composed of courses in mathematical statistics on the second level. The education covers 120 credits. Three courses in mathematical
statistics (22.5 credits) are compulsory courses. The education ends with a degree project in mathematical statistics for 30 credits. Prerequisites are a knowledge equivalent to courses Probability Theory II, FC, 7.5 hp, Theory of Statistical Inference, FC, 7.5 hp and Linear Statistical Models, FC, 7.5 hp. A student who does not
have these prerequisites is recommended to study them within facultative block.
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Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree, with 45 ECTS credits in Mathematics, 15 ECTS credits in Computer Science and 60 ECTS credits in Mathematical Statistics. Second Level courses in probability theory, statistical inference theory and linear statistical models are also recommended. English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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