DURATION
3 years, full-time
PhD in Mathematical Statistics
Our graduates find employment in financial institutions, clinical research organisations, and other institutions that work intensely with numerical data. They usually take up high level behind-the-scenes positions such as actuary, analyst, data scientist, researcher, statistical programmer, or any other role in a company where a deep understanding of modelling and uncertainty is required.
The PhD student must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent NQF Exit Level 9. All PhD degrees are selection programmes and admission to these degrees is subject to approval by the Academic Departmental Head.
Dr Michael von Maltitz
+27 51 401 2609
vmaltitzmj@ufs.ac.za