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PhD of Statistics

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Putrajaya, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Statistics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Statistics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
Interpret evidence
Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Research Analyst

Curriculum

Graduate courses
A two-part comprehensive examination
An original research thesis and a final oral defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

MSc recognised by the Malaysian government
Occasionally a first class BSc with significant research experience
Research proposal and transcripts required.
Not published as a grade
MSc recognised by the Malaysian government (or first class MEng)
Occasionally first class BSc/BEng Hons with significant research experience.

Accepted academic background

MSc (or first class MEng) recognised by the Malaysian government and acceptable to the University, Occasionally a first class honours bachelor with significant research experience, Detailed research proposal and transcripts, Some applicants interviewed.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no score lower than 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and research area on the programme page and. Apply online
Stating the Malaysia campus. Application fee RM530 (international). Upload transcripts
Certificates and a detailed research proposal
Plus proof of English. Some applicants are interviewed before an offer. Apply for the student visa through EMGS. Visa fee RM3
900 for 1 year (RM4
600 for 2 years
Indonesia). Attend Welcome Week for your intake.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM42,612 MYR
Application fee	RM530 MYR
Deposit	RM1,000 MYR

Program details

Campus	Putrajaya campus
Faculty or school	School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Department	Department of Statistics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

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