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Wharton’s PhD program in Statistics and Data Science provides the foundational education that allows students to engage both cutting-edge theory and applied problems. These include problems from a wide variety of fields within Wharton, such as finance, marketing, and public policy, as well as fields across the rest of the University such as biostatistics within the Medical School and computer science within the Engineering School.

Major areas of departmental research include:

• analysis of observational studies;
• Bayesian inference, bioinformatics;
• decision theory;
• game theory;
• high dimensional inference;
• information theory;
• machine learning;
• model selection;
• nonparametric function estimation; and
• time series analysis.

Students typically have a strong undergraduate background in mathematics. Knowledge of linear algebra and advanced calculus is required, and experience with real analysis is helpful. Although some exposure to undergraduate probability and statistics is expected, skills in mathematics and computer science are more important. Graduates of the department typically take positions in academia, government, financial services, and bio-pharmaceutical industries.

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The total course units required for graduation is 13.

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This unique, four-year interdisciplinary undergraduate program integrates business education, advanced language training, and a liberal arts education. Huntsman graduates earn two degrees — a BA in International Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences and a BS in Economics from Wharton.

The Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology (BS/BSE or BS/BAS)

The M&T Program focuses on the technical and managerial skills necessary to define and solve problems in today’s complex technologically intensive society. Graduates earn both a BS in Economics from Wharton and either a BS or a BAS in Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

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The Vagelos Program offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum that combines extensive coursework in both bioscience and business and prepares students for careers in the rapidly expanding life sciences sector. Graduates earn a BA in Life Sciences from the College of Arts and Sciences and a BS in Economics from Wharton.

Nursing & Health Care Management (BS/BS)

This coordinated dual-degree program addresses the dynamic changes in the delivery and financing of health care services in the United States and the public’s concern about the quality, cost, and management of health care. The program combines a BS in Nursing from the School of Nursing with a BS in Economics from Wharton.

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Wharton students can pursue an additional degree by designing their own dual-degree program, choosing from among more than 50 areas of study at Penn’s three other undergraduate schools: the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Nursing, and the School of Engineering & Applied Science.

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The Wharton MBA offers unmatched global options and a distinctly collaborative experience — with more courses and programs than any other business school. Students get the business knowledge and specialized skills to expand career choices and join one of the world’s largest and most prestigious alumni networks.

MBA Program for Executives (MBA)

Available in Philadelphia, San Francisco, or our  new Global cohort, the Wharton MBA for Executives is the full Wharton MBA — the same degree, innovative curriculum, and world-class faculty as in Wharton’s globally acclaimed full-time program – in a specially designed part-time schedule.

Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies (MBA/MA)

The first joint-degree program in international management, the MBA/MA Lauder Program prepares future business leaders by integrating the Wharton MBA with an MA in International Studies from Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. The program emphasizes cross-cultural competency and advanced language training.

Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program (JD/MBA)

The Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program is a fully integrated three-year program that combines Wharton’s MBA program with Penn’s elite law school.

Wharton/School of Advanced International Studies (MBA/MA)

This 3-year, dual-degree program, which pioneers area studies and the integration of international politics and economics, is offered with the Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of The Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. Students work towards a Wharton MBA and an MA in international relations from SAIS.

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Combine your Wharton business studies with one of a Penn Engineering’s wide range of disciplines to expand on your experience or pursue a new field of interest.  Students can complete these dual degree programs in anywhere from 4-6 semesters, depending on the specific program’s structure and also the timing of admissions.

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Wharton students may choose one of three dual-degree programs with Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government (KSG): Master in Public Administration, Master in Public Administration/International Development, or Master in Public Policy. All are typically two-year programs, but the dual-degree option allows students to complete the KSG portion of their dual degree over three semesters.

With 12 world-leading graduate and professional schools at Penn, students can select from the following dual-degree options: Biotechnology, Design, Education, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Nursing, and Social Work. This includes the Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program  with Penn Law.

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Wharton’s PhD program in Accounting takes a multidisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of today’s complex markets — integrating finance and economics with broader perspectives on organizational issues and the business environment.

Applied Economics

Wharton’s PhD program in Applied Economics gives students the tools and training to get jobs in business schools, public policy programs, and applied-oriented economics departments. Drawing on a large faculty of applied economists across multiple Wharton departments and the Law School, the program allows specialization in a number of areas.

Ethics & Legal Studies

Wharton’s PhD program in Ethics and Legal Studies is the first doctoral program of its kind, built on Wharton’s pioneering work in business ethics. It focuses on ethical and legal norms of conduct in management. Students take core courses in ethics and law in business, plus courses in one additional concentration (e.g., management, finance, marketing, or accounting).

Wharton’s PhD program in Finance provides a solid foundation of the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics. Students prepare for careers at the world’s leading academic institutions in the areas of: Banking and Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance, International Finance, and Financial Instruments and Portfolio Management.

Health Care Management & Economics

Wharton’s PhD program in Health Care Management and Economics provides an interdisciplinary health services research focus applicable across private and public sectors. The program combines intensive training in health care systems and health services research with advanced training in a traditional business discipline.

Wharton’s PhD program in Management is flexible and interdisciplinary, applying social science disciplines and research methods to management problems. It offers specializations in strategy, international business, organizational behavior and theory, and human resource management.

Wharton’s PhD program in Marketing is interdisciplinary — students generate creative ideas and hypotheses, develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate them, and receive the training to communicate them. Students work with faculty who lead in developing new research methodologies and implementing new decision models and techniques in the practice of marketing.

Operations, Information Management, & Decision Processes

Wharton’s PhD program in Operations, Information Management & Decision Processes emphasizes research on real management problems and maintains a balance between theory and implementation. The faculty trains scholars in decision processes, information and decision technologies, information strategy, operations management, and operations research.

Wharton’s PhD program in Statistics allows students to engage in both cutting-edge theory and applied problems. These include problems from a wide variety of fields within Wharton, such as finance, marketing, and public policy, as well as fields across Penn such as biostatistics within the Medical School and computer science within the Engineering School.

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We collaborate with world-class organizations to create powerful, outcomes-driven learning solutions that help their senior-level executives reinvent, reimagine, and embrace change.

Wharton Online offers courses to millions of learners who use them to advance their careers. Our courses are designed to bring high-quality, relevant business education to learners wherever and whenever they need it.

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The Wharton-INSEAD Alliance extends top-quality business education across four dedicated campuses: Wharton’s U.S. campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, and those of INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France, and Singapore. The Alliance offers student exchange programs, a collaborative research center, and joint executive education programs.

International Exchange Programs

At the undergraduate level, Wharton offers 20+ programs with the world’s top business schools. Penn also has partnerships with more than 100 programs across the globe where Wharton students can take arts and sciences courses. For MBA students, Wharton offers semester-long international exchange program options at 17 partner schools in 15 countries.

Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business (BS/BA)

The Huntsman Program is a unique, four-year interdisciplinary undergraduate course of study that integrates business education, advanced language training, and a liberal arts education. Huntsman graduates earn two degrees — a BA in International Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School.

Global Curriculum

At all levels of education, Wharton’s curriculum integrates coursework that provides students with international expertise and experience. Students may focus their studies in international business through concentrations or majors or through special hands-on courses and programs such as the Wharton International Program and Global Modular Courses.

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The jerome fisher program in management and technology (m&t) (bs/bse or bs/bas), health care management program (mba).

Earn a Wharton MBA with a Health Care Management major. One of the first and the leading program of its kind, the HCM program combines a robust health care curriculum and tightly connected student and alumni community with access to all the resources of Wharton and Penn.

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Wharton Global Youth On-Campus Programs are immersive, pre-collegiate experiences for students currently enrolled in grades 9–11. Led by Wharton faculty and instructional staff, these programs explore topics driven by Wharton research and teaching. Students get the chance to engage with our rigorous business education while studying and networking with global peers, all before they head to college. View our current on-campus program offerings:

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• Leadership in the Business World
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Wharton Global Youth’s Online Programs are interactive, pre-collegiate experiences for students currently enrolled in grades 9–12. Led by Wharton faculty and instructional staff, these programs explore topics driven by Wharton research and teaching, and have been adapted specifically for the virtual classroom. Students engage with our rigorous business education while studying and networking with global peers, all before they head to college. View our current online program offerings:

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Wharton’s highly selective Ph.D. program in Applied Economics offers students many resources not available at other institutions, such as a 1:1 faculty to student ratio and an up-front guarantee of five years of funding with minimal teaching requirements. Combining the faculties of the departments of Real Estate and Business Economics & Public Policy, Wharton’s Applied Economics program leverages the breadth and depth of its faculty to prepare students for careers doing frontier theoretical and empirical research. Students can focus on a variety of areas including Behavioral Economics, Development Economics, Energy and Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization, Market Design, Public Economics, Risk Management, and Urban Economics and Real Estate. Students may also develop an inter-disciplinary focus by taking courses and working with faculty in some of the other departments at Wharton such as Finance, Health Care Management, Management, and Marketing.

All admitted students are granted a fellowship, including tuition, fees, and stipend.  Details about the application process, deadlines and requirements are available here

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Prospective students interested in pursuing a degree in Applied Economics  must apply for admission to the Wharton Doctoral Programs in Applied Economics.

Applicants may, if they wish, indicate a preferred field of study in their application. All applicants must provide valid test scores — the Applied Economics program accepts only the GRE. We do not require a minimum GRE score, however math scores among students admitted in the last few years were all above the 90 th percentile. In making our decision, we look at your GRE scores as well as the rest of your application: grades, coursework, work and research experience, essays, and recommendation.

We recommend at least three courses in mathematics, such as calculus, linear algebra, and real analysis, and at least three courses in statistics/econometrics. We prefer an economics undergraduate degree along with the math requirements noted above or a math/statistics degree with several courses in economics (at least up through intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics).

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Fall 2023 Statistics/Biostatistics Applicants Thread

By biostat_student4 December 20, 2022 in Mathematics and Statistics

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2 hours ago, conflitz said: Which email address did you contact? They usually don't respond when I email them.

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January 27, 2023

Also received an acceptance this morning from UC Irvine after an interview on 1/23. I was told they are aiming for a cohort size of 10-12, so maybe other rounds are coming later? It seems like their y

December 26, 2022

I heard back from two schools so far (I applied to PhD programs in Biostatistics/Mathematical Biology/Quant Bio/Statistics). UNC--CH (Biostats PhD) directly sent an offer of admission on 12/22--

January 9, 2023

Hi, I also received the interview from Rice. I agree with your feeling. I did neuroimaging in my previous research, and the two interviewers both do neuroimaging. One of them come from MD Anderson.

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On 3/1/2023 at 10:37 PM, thermoflask101 said: I just emailed Wharton's doctoral program, and they said the committee meets late February and early March, with a final decision deadline of late March. Where did you get this (above) information?

Are you sure you are talking about Upenn (Wharton) PhD Statistics program? Several of my friends have received offers as well as rejections. UPenn Statistics never does so late (this year was expection) while releasing the first (or, only) round of offers. It mostly came around last week of Jan during last two years at least. I'm not sure if the person whom you mailed is saying about second round of offers or some other program, but not Statistics.

1 hour ago, biostat_student4 said: Are you sure you are talking about Upenn (Wharton) PhD Statistics program? Several of my friends have received offers as well as rejections. UPenn Statistics never does so late (this year was expection) while releasing the first (or, only) round of offers. It mostly came around last week of Jan during last two years at least. I'm not sure if the person whom you mailed is saying about second round of offers or some other program, but not Statistics.

Huh, strange. I'm a domestic student if that makes a difference, but I still have yet to receive an update on my application - that is, I don't see a 'decision' under my online application. 

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@thermoflask101  To my understanding, if you have not already received a decision then you are on an unofficial waitlist. I am in the same boat–no decision yet.

1 hour ago, dirichletprior said: @thermoflask101  To my understanding, if you have not already received a decision then you are on an unofficial waitlist. I am in the same boat–no decision yet.

I see. Have you heard back anything from Columbia PhD Stats? I don't know if first round offers have been given yet for that.

5 hours ago, thermoflask101 said: Huh, strange. I'm a domestic student if that makes a difference, but I still have yet to receive an update on my application - that is, I don't see a 'decision' under my online application. 

Yes, that may be the distinction. Most of the people I know getting offers/rejects are international.

3 hours ago, thermoflask101 said: I see. Have you heard back anything from Columbia PhD Stats? I don't know if first round offers have been given yet for that.

As far as I know, they have not released decisions yet.

On 3/3/2023 at 4:50 PM, thermoflask101 said: I see. Have you heard back anything from Columbia PhD Stats? I don't know if first round offers have been given yet for that.

I have not. I know that they have sent out some interview invites, although it is unclear whether they interview all applicants or only international ones.

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has anyone received an invitation to visitation day at UCLA? Does that mean we are going to receive an offer or have they sent it out to everyone? (Applied to phd in stats).

1 hour ago, FrickinPolisci said: Hi!   has anyone received an invitation to visitation day at UCLA? Does that mean we are going to receive an offer or have they sent it out to everyone? (Applied to phd in stats).

1st round offers and visitation day (which is remote, I believe) have been sent out. 2nd round offers should be coming out in mid-march.

They told me that if you don't here back from them, than probably don't expect an offer from them.

Do most second round offers come out in mid-march?

On 3/3/2023 at 6:49 AM, thermoflask101 said: Huh, strange. I'm a domestic student if that makes a difference, but I still have yet to receive an update on my application - that is, I don't see a 'decision' under my online application. 

I'm also a domestic student and I received by decision in mid February. Not sure about others.

On 3/5/2023 at 1:03 PM, FrickinPolisci said: Hi!   has anyone received an invitation to visitation day at UCLA? Does that mean we are going to receive an offer or have they sent it out to everyone? (Applied to phd in stats).

I got the invitation to visit day and then checked my spam folder and found the admit email there. Maybe the same for you! If so, congratulations!

Does anyone know whether UNC-Chapel Hill, U of Wisconsin, Michigan (Ann Arbor), and Minnesota gave out all their admissions? I haven't heard anything from them and only saw 1 or 2 admission results for each university.  They are all for Statistics Ph.D.

does anyone know how long is uthealth biostat program waitlist?

20 hours ago, PhysicsKid said: I'm also a domestic student and I received by decision in mid February. Not sure about others. I got the invitation to visit day and then checked my spam folder and found the admit email there. Maybe the same for you! If so, congratulations!

Just to clarify, this was your experience as part of the 2021 fall cycle, right? Based on this year's website info, it appears that the graduate committee for Wharton is meeting late Feb and early March, so decisions realistically aren't going to be released for another week.

1 hour ago, thermoflask101 said: Just to clarify, this was your experience as part of the 2021 fall cycle, right? Based on this year's website info, it appears that the graduate committee for Wharton is meeting late Feb and early March, so decisions realistically aren't going to be released for another week.

Hi! Sorry for the confusion. I applied to Masters programs in 2021 and PhDs this cycle. I got my Wharton Statistics PhD decision in mid-February and it seems based on the results section of theGradCafe that other decisions were sent out around then as well. 

I can also confirm that some Columbia Stats PhD decisions came out today.

On 3/2/2023 at 4:00 AM, prgp said: From UCLA: "Thanks for reaching out. I can tell you that the first round of admission offers have gone out this week. If you do not hear from us by mid-March, it is likely you will not be offered admission. However, we will send everyone notice at some point once the 23-24 cohort is finalized and admission is officially closed. Thank you for your patience." Good luck to everyone that applied to the UCLA Statistics PH.D. 

I also sent an email to ask the committe, but did not get reply.  It looks like ucla is hiring a lot less this year

1 hour ago, Alison123 said: I also sent an email to ask the committe, but did not get reply.  It looks like ucla is hiring a lot less this year

Yup.. the UC strikes increased pay but lower the number of students admitted.

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Are there any other applicants to Canadian universities for the MSc Statistics? I'm talking about UBC and UofT in particular. I've been accepted to Waterloo over a month ago.

5 hours ago, explodingpineapple said: Are there any other applicants to Canadian universities for the MSc Statistics? I'm talking about UBC and UofT in particular. I've been accepted to Waterloo over a month ago.

heyy was there an interview for waterloo? My boyfriend applied to waterloo, UBC, UofT and haven't heard back from any of them yet. For UofT I think they will have the first wave of offers next friday (based on info from previous years)

Just now, zcx189 said: heyy was there an interview for waterloo? My boyfriend applied to waterloo, UBC, UofT and haven't heard back from any of them yet. For UofT I think they will have the first wave of offers next friday (based on info from previous years)

I meant biostatistics in particular for UofT, not sure about statistics

Anyone who interviewed for MD Anderson Biostats hear back yet?

3 hours ago, zcx189 said: heyy was there an interview for waterloo? My boyfriend applied to waterloo, UBC, UofT and haven't heard back from any of them yet. For UofT I think they will have the first wave of offers next friday (based on info from previous years)

I had no interview for Waterloo. Note that I applied to regular Statistics and not Biostatistics.

Also, thanks for the information.

I should add that I'm a Canadian applicant and not and international applicant, if that makes any difference.

57 minutes ago, explodingpineapple said: I had no interview for Waterloo. Note that I applied to regular Statistics and not Biostatistics. Also, thanks for the information. I should add that I'm a Canadian applicant and not and international applicant, if that makes any difference.

Thank you, that makes sense. My boyfriend is an international applicant and I also know another international applicant. Both of them have not heard back from waterloo yet. This explains!

Anyone from Colorado State University knows what is going on with the statistics department? They used to send out offers in January or February. When I emailed them in January, they said that they have already started reviewing applications in the middle of January. But this week they told me that they are still reviewing. I wonder if it is because of the funding that takes them so long or maybe other reasons. 

Has anyone heard from Tulane biostat?

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Wharton’s program in Operations, Information and Decisions emphasizes research on real management problems and maintains a balance between theory and practice. The faculty trains scholars in decision making, information systems, and operations management.

Our faculty leads in the development and application of an innovative blend of analytical and empirical approaches to important problems facing the private and public sectors, including the design, development, and evaluation of:

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Our PhD program provides a unique mix of behavioral, economic, statistical and analytical training to its students, and its strength is reflected in our students’ record of placement and achievement.

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What factors influence human judgment and decision-making? Why and when are people prone to judgement errors and biases? What kinds of interventions will help people make better decisions or improve human welfare? Our interdisciplinary Decision-Making PhD program focuses on training students to conduct and publish academic research that helps to answer these important questions. Along the way, students receive rigorous quantitative/statistical training and acquire a deep understanding of the literature on judgment and decision-making, significant exposure to the fields of psychology, economics, organizational behavior, and marketing.

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The Information Systems PhD Program covers a broad range of research interests, from the development of detailed analytical and information-technology-based methods for managing complex organizations to the broader economic evaluation of the impact of organizational and market-based use of information systems and information-based strategies.

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The Operations Management PhD Program focuses on the processes that define an organization’s outputs, as well as the methods commonly used to analyze these processes. Students specializing in OM are interested in a wide range of functions, including operations strategy, product and process design, technology management, capacity planning, and supply chain management.  Their work similarly covers a wide range of organizations and industries, including education, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing.

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Penn's innovative schools, centers, and divisions offer a vast array of positions in a broad range of fields. Penn is the largest private employer in Philadelphia. Here you can find new opportunities as your career develops—from your first job out of school to your first leadership role, and all points in between. You can discover new work settings as your goals evolve, and even change professions.

We’re famous for research and education, but did you know Penn also offers positions in areas such as financial management, hospitality, transportation, real estate development, investments, public safety, fundraising, marketing, communications, and information technology (IT)?

Penn is a leading employer in key fields. We are regularly ranked as one of the best places to work in IT, and our Office of Development and Alumni Relations is one of the premier organizations in the industry.

If you have a passion for excellence in education, research, or service to the community, Penn is the right choice for any point in your professional journey.

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Start Your Doctoral Journey

Whether you’re just starting your research on phd programs or you’re ready to apply, we’ll walk you through the steps to become a successful phd candidate..

Deciding to get a PhD

You might be surprised to discover what kind of research our faculty and students pursue, and how you can apply the findings to issues of practical relevance.

• Is an Academic Career for You?
• What to Expect From a PhD Schedule
• Participate in Wharton’s IDDEAS Program for Diverse Undergraduates

Preparing for the doctoral p ath

The skills, relationships, and knowledge you need to prepare yourself for a career in academics.

• Find out How the PhD Program Works
• How to Prepare a Strong PhD Application
• Participate in pre-doctoral training 

Choosing the right program

What’s the difference between PhD programs? Find out how to choose one that fits your goals.

• What to Consider When Choosing a Doctoral Program
• The Advantage of Choosing a Research-Intensive University

Starting an application

Advice for navigating the application process.

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Welcome From the Vice Dean

“we look for students who are curious, who are creative, and who are persistent in solving tough problems. we look for students who are willing to challenge convention. each academic department has its own admissions criteria and evaluates its own candidates, but these would be the universal qualities that we look for in our students.”.

Nancy Zhang Vice Dean, Wharton Doctoral Programs

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Wharton’s phd program prepared this doctor to perform economic evaluations in health care, conducting ground-breaking research at wharton, from undergrad to phd.

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Master of Arts in Statistics and Data Science, Bridge to a Doctorate

Wharton’s Master of Arts in Statistics and Data Science, Bridge to a Doctorate, is a two-year research master’s (AM) degree program which provides advanced coursework and research experience to students who need additional preparation for admission to a doctoral program.

Bridge Fellows will work with faculty on an individualized curriculum built around their interests and goals.

The two-year intensive master’s program includes financial support (tuition, stipend, and health benefits) and additional benefits such as faculty mentorship for professional development and access to resources to apply to doctoral programs, including GRE test preparation and guidance on doctoral program applications. Bridge Fellows will not be required to teach in this program.

As part of the goal of the Statistics and Data Science Department, this bridge program seeks to prepare students for a doctoral program by providing strong mentorship and a learning environment dedicated to teaching methods of statistical modeling for effective decision making.

Eligibility

The Master of Arts in Statistics and Data Science, Bridge to a Doctorate, is for students who:

• Have a strong academic record in mathematics or statistics but require additional coursework and research experience for admission to a doctoral program.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in research and in earning a PhD.
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree at the time of enrollment.
• Are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

And meet one (or more) of the following criteri a:

• Have experienced personal disadvantages or obstacles in access to pre-baccalaureate and undergraduate training which have impeded preparation for graduate school.
• Are a first-generation college graduate from a low-income family.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to activities dedicated to ameliorating the negative effects of complex issues which are of vital concern to society.
• Have participated in rigorous, engaged research (i.e., studies about issues of public interest and societal challenges) which match the content areas of interest to Department faculty—including biostatistics, crime and the justice system, computer science, economics, environmental data science, genomics, health policy, neuroscience, policing, public health, social good, as well as others listed under faculty profiles.

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Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year open on January 16, 2024.

Department of Statistics and Data Science

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Academic Research Building 265 South 37th Street, 3rd & 4th Floors Philadelphia, PA 19104-1686

Phone: (215) 898-8222

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