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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Statistical Science, M.S.

The M.S. degree in statistical science is only available to students enrolled in the Ph.D. programs in biostatistics  or statistical science  at SMU. This degree is different from the M.S. in data science and applied statistics .

Degree Requirements

To obtain the M.S. in statistical science, the student must successfully complete at least 36 credit hours of graduate coursework acceptable to the departmental faculty, including:

Additional Requirements

Students must pass the Comprehensive (Basic) Exam at the M.S. or Ph.D. level.