Master's degree program in Statistics

Admission requirements
Bachelor of science in statistics or equivalent. The applicant must document three years of coursework at university level beyond basic entrance requirements.

Program structure diagram

S2	STA-3900 Master's thesis in statistics, 60 ECTS
A2
S1	STA-3001 Computer-intensive statistics	Optional	Optional
A1	STA-3002 Multivariable statistical analysis	Optional	Optional

Objectives and content
A master's degree in statistics will give the student a fundamental knowledge of statistical concepts, principles and methods. The master's program ends with a research project over two semesters.
This project should be adapted to the students interests and skills, and be within the research fields of the institute.

The table above is an example of a program in statistics. The program will be adjusted to the content of the individual student’s bachelor's degree. A master's degree in statistics requires an interest in mathematical thinking and comprises studies of statistical methods and probability theory. An applied statistician ought to have interest in and knowledge of the field where the statistical theory is applied. Master theses are offered in the fields of imaging, environmental statistics, scale-space-techniques and survival analysis.

If you are interested, contact professor Fred Godtliebsen, associate prof. Sigrunn Sørbye, associate prof. Georg Elvebakk, assistant prof. Elinor Ytterstad or assistant prof Edvin Bredrup.

Mandatory courses:
STA-3001 Computer-intensive statistics
STA-3002 Multivariable statistical analysis

Optional courses:
STA-3000 Asymptotic theory
STA-3003 Nonparametric inference
Relevant courses in mathematics at 2000- or 3000-level.
Special syllabus upon approval.

For further information on evaluation/examination/assesment, see individual course descriptions.

Student exchange
The Masters's program is structured such that the student can spend shorther or longer periods studying abroad.

Qualification awarded
The master's degree program in statistics qualifies for the Master of Science degree.

Access to further studies
The Master of Science degree is a prerequisite for admission to PhD-studies.

Professional prospects
Candidates with a master's degree in statistics are in demand, and typically work with people from other fields in research institutions, consultant companies, insurance companies, banks, industry, oil companies, education, advanced technology and software development.

Program coordinator
The program coordinator for the master's degree program in mathematics is the head of the departmental administration Helge Johansen; helge@mat-stat.uit.no, tlf. 7764 5130.