About the Program
The PhD program in Applied Statistics aims to:
•    Provide training for the development of research capabilities in Statistics and its applications
•    Produce skilled statisticians who will improve teaching of statistics in colleges and universities
•    Develop highly trained statisticians to address the needs of the other sciences and the industry as well
•    Provide candidates with skills for multidisciplinary research

Program Requirements
To be eligible for registration for Ph.D. programme in Applied Statistics:
•    Common regulations for the Ph.D. degree in Maseno University and all schools and institutes shall apply.
•    Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of Maseno University in Applied Statistics, of at least Upper Second-Class Honours, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate.
•    Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics of Lower Second Class Honours, of Maseno University, or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by Senate. In addition, a candidate must have at least two years relevant work experience.

Admission Requirements
In addition to the common University admission regulations for Doctor of Philosophy programs,
•    A holder of a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics of Maseno University or any other recognized University; or
•    Other qualifications considered by Senate as equivalent to a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics

Duration of the Program
The program duration is three (3) academic years
The Ph.D. degree course in Applied Statistics shall cover a minimum duration of three (3) academic years.

Degree Structure
The Ph.D. programme in Applied Statistics shall be offered by:
•    Coursework, Examination and a supervised Research Thesis.
•    The courses are offered in units.  A course unit is defined as a 4-hour lecture, a 8-hour tutorial or a 12-hour practical session per week per semester.

Course Structure
•    The coursework consists of four (4) core and four (4) elective courses completed in the first academic year.   
•    The second and third academic years will be used for proposal and thesis writing                 

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face