MS Statistics – LCWU – Lahore

Course Name:    MS Statistics

Overview:   

The subject of statistics is a mathematical science that is not only multidisciplinary, it is also multi-dimensional as it is widely put to use in almost all physical and applied sciences. In today’s world we are faced with situations everyday where statistics can be applied. Statistics benefits all of us because we are able to predict the future based on data we have previously gathered. Being able to predict the future it not only changes our lifestyle but also helps us to be more efficient and effective. Statistics is used all over the world. It can be applied in almost any situation and can always help. They are used in explaining group behavior of organisms, marketing research, Chemistry, Biological Sciences and the list goes on and on.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

As per policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for admission to MS/M.Phil. Programs, the female candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Minimum 16 years of education (BS or MSC in the relevant fields) or equivalent
  
• The candidate must have obtained 2.50/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 50% marks in annual system
  
• Qualifying GAT General (50% qualifying marks) is required to apply for the admission in MS Program.
  
• Entry test (50% qualifying marks) and interview organized by University is mandatory for admission in MS Program.
  

Course Duration:     2 Years

How to apply:

• The candidates may obtain admission forms along with prospectus from the university office on the dates notified. They will fill out the form in their own handwriting. They will attach the photo copies of the following documents:
  

i. Matriculation Certificate / Equivalent
j. Intermediate Certificate / Equivalent
k. BS / equivalent degree
l. Provisional / Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
m. Domicile Certificate
n. NIC of the candidate
o. Monthly Income Certificate of Father / Mother / Guardian.
p. Migration Certificate (Other Board / University).
q. GAT Result Card
r. NOC from the concerned department (in case of Govt./Semi Govt. Employee)
s. Three attested passport size photographs.
t. NIC of candidate’s Father / Guardian

• In case of Foreign Candidate:
  

a. Attested photocopy of Foreign Passport.
b. Forwarding letter from the concerned embassy and Higher Education department, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore

• The selected candidates shall pay the dues by the dates notified otherwise their seats will be cancelled.
  
• Due to limited seats in the hostel, hostel seat will be granted on merit only.
  
• The candidates from the other universities shall provide NOC from their respective universities.
  
• All the selected candidates are required to bring all original documents and two passport size photographs at the time of depositing the University dues otherwise they will not be allowed to pay the dues.
  
• Admission on general seats is granted strictly on merit.
  
• Student passed Pharm-D (5 year programme) is eligible to apply for M.Phil. Admission.
  

Curriculum:

Core Courses  (3 Credit Hours each)
Mathematical Statistics
Advanced Sampling Techniques
Statistical Inference
Advanced Design of Experiments
Linear Models and Regression Analysis
Multivariate Analysis-I
Probability Distributions-I
Time Series Analysis
R- Language

Multivariate Analysis-II
Bio Statistics   
Generalized Linear Models
Categorical Data Analysis
Bayesian Analysis
Applied Stochastic Models
Nonparametric Inference
Survival Data Analysis
Probability Distributions-II

These courses shall be offered depending upon the availability of faculty.