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An PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words. At Birkbeck, you are initially registered...Read more
The School of Mathematics & Statistics combines world-leading research expertise in pure and applied mathematics and statistics in areas such as mathematical biology, fluid dynamics, geometry and topology...Read more
We have a strong international reputation for making original contributions to Bayesian methodology, bioinformatics and biostatistics. We invite postgraduate research proposals in any of these three areas. ...Read more
Research opportunities
You can study for an MPhil or MRes over one year, or a PhD over the course of three years.
MPhil & PhD
There are postgraduate research opportunities in all our research groups:
Applied...Read more
This programme offers the opportunity to begin or consolidate your research career under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers and professionals in the School of Mathematics, Statistics...Read more
The School of Mathematics & Statistics combines world-leading research expertise in pure and applied mathematics and statistics in areas such as mathematical biology, fluid dynamics, geometry and topology...Read more
Our PhD Biostatistics is an advanced research degree within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Our biostatistics team carries out research in statistical analysis, such as survival analysis, longitudinal...Read more
Course Overview
We welcome applications from those seeking to undertake PhD research degrees.
The PhD in Statistics is a three-year programme aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical...Read more
Overview
The Department of Biostatistics is one of the largest departments of Biostatistics in the UK, undertaking high-impact research in statistical genetics, pharmacogenetics, joint modelling of longitudinal...Read more
This course is provided in all areas of research of the group. Opportunities for PhD research are available in a wide range of topics in Probability and Statistics. For some of the available areas of...Read more
In the DPhil in Statistics, you will investigate a particular project in depth and write a thesis which makes a significant contribution to the field. You will acquire a wide range of research and transferable...Read more
Course Overview
In collaboration with the Mathematics Institute, the Department of Statistics has created the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Mathematics and Statistics. Unlike many CDTs this is...Read more
Probability and Statistics is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes.
The following specialisations are available within this...Read more
Computational Statistics and Data Science: COMPASS PhD
Programme overview
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Computational Statistics and Data Science (COMPASS) is a four-year PhD training programme that addresses the pressing need, in the UK and internationally,...Read more
Overview:
Recent publications: Several Biostatistics and Health Informatics staff have led or contributed to major publications in quantitative methodology as applied to mental health research, in particular...Read more
PhD: This research includes the design of clinical trials in all specialties, modelling disease with an interest in the effect of genetic factors, with a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions. ...Read more
Our society revolves around variation, uncertainty and risk. By gaining a greater understanding of these variables through the study of statistics, we’re able to create systems and techniques that benefit...Read more
PhD in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
This course is a three-year programme culminating in the submission and examination of a single research thesis. Students joining the course will often have completed prior study at a level comparable...Read more
This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of statistics. You will begin on the MPhil,...Read more
Our PhD Statistics is an advanced research degree within our Department of Mathematical Sciences and we have staff members available to act as supervisors across a number of areas within statistics. ...Read more