PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Mathematical Sciences research at ECU concentrates on Geostatistical modelling of spatial and spatiotemporal data Bayesian statistics and modelling Biostatistics Mathematical modelling and operations researchSpecific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator in consultation with the potential supervisor The School has stateoftheart computing facilities to support the research and places a high emphasis on collaborations with industry government agencies and notforprofit organisations to enhance the postgraduate experience

All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Masters Degree (Research); orBachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); orDemonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.English competency requirements: