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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical and Statistical Modelling
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical and Statistical Modelling

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical and Statistical Modelling

  • ID:WLU010094
  • Level:Doctoral Degree (Phd, M.D., ...)
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • A master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematical, statistical, actuarial, computational or engineering sciences, including operations research and risk analysis, with a minimum A- standing.

  • Exceptional students may obtain early entry to the PhD program from an eligible master’s program.

  • Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.

English Requirements

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

    • TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).

    • Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic – minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online): minimum score of 59.

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL, CAEL Online): minimum score of 70.

Course Information

Mathematical and statistical modelling is crucial in areas ranging from traditional applications in physical and computer sciences, engineering and technology to diverse emerging applications in health and life sciences, finance, business and economics, environment and ecology, as well as governance and social systems. New types of highly qualified specialists are needed to develop, analyze and apply state-of-the-art quantitative approaches to a variety of issues of unprecedented complexity.

With its interdisciplinary approach and focus on critical areas of application, Laurier’s PhD in Mathematical and Statistical Modelling is unique in Canada. You are exposed to the collaborative nature of modern solutions to ongoing scientific questions. You are guided by a core group of highly active participating faculty with national and international reputation in a diverse set of cross-disciplinary research areas unified by the field of mathematical and statistical modelling.

In this program, through extensive research, you will:

  • Develop expertise in using the tools of mathematical and statistical modelling;
  • Contribute in creative and innovative ways to solving complex interdisciplinary problems;
  • Carry out independent research; and
  • Learn to communicate effectively with researchers in other disciplines.

This interdisciplinary PhD program will turn you into an independent researcher capable of succeeding in careers in research, teaching, industry or government.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

This interdisciplinary PhD program will turn you into an independent researcher capable of succeeding in careers in research, teaching, industry or government.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 756 ($) CAD 

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