PhD in Statistics — study plan
- Credit hours
- 20
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 15
- Degree
- phd
The PhD in Statistics study plan at King Saud University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 20 credit hours across 15 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| احص 611 | Probability Theory 1 | 3 |
| احص 621 | Statistical Inference 1 | 3 |
Level 2 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| احص 622 | Statistical Inference 2 | 3 |
| احص 699 | Research Proposal Preparation | 1 |
Level 3 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| شامل 700 | Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Level 4 1 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| احص 700 | Dissertation | 1 |
Elective Courses (student selects 9 credit hours) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| احص 612 | Probability Theory 2 Elective | 3 |
| احص 613 | Stochastic Processes 2 Elective | 3 |
| احص 623 | Survival Analysis Elective | 3 |
| احص 624 | Theory of Nonparametric Statistics Elective | 3 |
| احص 625 | Advanced Topics in Design of Experiments Elective | 3 |
| احص 626 | Time Series Theory Elective | 3 |
| احص 627 | Generalized Linear Models Elective | 3 |
| احص 628 | Multivariate Analysis Elective | 3 |
| احص 629 | Special Topics in Statistics Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Statistics
How many credit hours is PhD in Statistics at King Saud University?
PhD in Statistics at King Saud University requires completing 20 credit hours to graduate, spread across 15 courses.
How many years is PhD in Statistics at King Saud University?
The study plan for PhD in Statistics spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Statistics award?
PhD in Statistics at King Saud University awards a PhD degree after completing 20 credit hours.
Is PhD in Statistics offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Statistics is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.