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Statistics

Major in Statistics

This program provides students with a solid grounding in the theoretical, computational, and applied aspects of statistical science. Students also specialize in an area of application through upper-level electives and fulfilling stream requirements in another discipline. A graduate of this program is prepared for further study in statistical science, or to enter into a career in Statistics Canada, health sciences, business, government, industry, or an actuarial/financial institution. Each student must consult with the program advisor in his or her first or second year for advice in planning third- and fourth-year courses.

 

First Year

 

MATH 100, 101

6

Two of BIOL 116 or 117, 122 or 125, 131, 133; CHEM 111 or 121, 113 or 123; EESC 111, 121; PHYS 111 or 112, 121 or 122

6

COSC 111, 121

6

DATA 101

3

ENGL 109, or two of ENGL 1121, 113, 1141, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, or CORH 203

6

Electives2

3

Total Credits 30

 

Second Year

 

MATH 200, 220, 2213, 222, 225

15

STAT 203, 205

6

Electives2

9

Total Credits

30

 

Third and Fourth Years

 

STAT 303

3

Three of STAT 400, 401, 403, 406 9

MATH 327

3

Two of MATH 303, 307, 409, COSC 304, PHYS 420

6

DATA 310

3

Two of DATA 311, 315, 405, 407, 410

6

PHIL 331

3

6 credits upper level science electives

6

3 credits upper level electives 3

Electives

18

Total Credits

60

Minimum credits for degree 120

1Credit will only be granted for one of ENGL 112 or 114.

2Students must complete at least 12 credits of non-science designated courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take 3 credits of an Indigenous content course to partially fulfill this requirement. Students entering the B.Sc. in 2024 and later will have to successfully complete an Indigenous content course.

3Math 221 may be taken in the second term of the first year.

Statistics Honours Program

The course requirements are the same as in the Major in Statistics program, except that 6 credits must be in STAT 448.

Admission Requirements

  • Fourth-year standing (minimum of 78 credits in the Major in Statistics).
  • Minimum grade average of 76% in all courses taken to date applicable to the Major in Statistics.
  • Enrolment in STAT 448 with a project and a supervisor.

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of the course requirements for the Major in Statistics.
  • A minimum 76% graduating grade average (GGA).
  • Minimum grade average of 85% in all upper-level STAT courses.
  • Completion of 6 credits of STAT 448. A written project is required with a public presentation of the project in the form of a seminar.


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