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Statistics (BSc) or (BA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Statistics is the science of structuring, explaining, and processing data into something knowable. Pulling knowledge from data helps us plan and improve our lives. Studying statistics at Dalhousie will open a window to understanding the world. You’ll have access to a well-rounded set of courses that will help you build a solid scientific base.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Statistics is the science of structuring, explaining and processing data into something understandable. It doesn’t matter if you want to design computer games, study the safety of nuclear power plants, or conduct political polls; scientists of all kinds work with numbers to measure and explore the world.

Career pathways

A BSc degree in Statistics provides great preparation for a variety of careers. Our undergraduate courses are approved by the accreditation committee of the Statistics Society of Canada , so that our graduates can apply for the Associate Statistician designation.

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Entry requirements

To enter the Economics program in your first year, you must meet the following high school course requirements: Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12 Three additional academic subjects Note: All Bachelor of Science students enter the Faculty of Science as undeclared majors. This gives you the freedom to explore your scientific interests during your first year. You will officially declare your Statistics major, minor, or specialized options at the end of your first year using your first-year science and math prerequisites.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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