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Major in Statistics at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Major in Statistics is a 60-unit bachelor's programme in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, covering probability, regression, experimental design and survey sampling. It is offered in English and in French, and co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory courses include Introduction to Computing I, Calculus I and II, Introduction to Linear Algebra, Mathematical Reasoning and Proofs, Multivariable Calculus, Introduction to Probability, Regression Analysis, Analysis of Experimental Designs and Survey Sampling. 12 units of optional statistics and probability courses include Bayesian Inference, Generalized Linear Models, Time Series Analysis and Computational Statistics, plus 6 optional units in mathematics or statistics at the 3000 or 4000 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (Mathematics and Statistics programmes), Ontario secondary school applicants: Ontario secondary school diploma with six 4U, 4M or DU courses including ENG4U or FRA4U, MHF4U and MCV4U; minimum combined average of 70% across the mathematics prerequisites; minimum admission average 78%. Quebec Secondary V applicants: English or Francais plus Mathematics TS or SN, with a combined 84% average in the mathematics prerequisites and an 84% minimum average.

Requirements published at program group level.

Three terms: fall (September), winter (January) and spring-summer (May and July). Most Arts, Social Sciences and Telfer programs are open in winter; Engineering and Health Sciences programs are not open in winter or spring-summer. International students are not admissible in the spring-summer term. Education programs start in the spring-summer term; Civil Law programs start in the fall term.

Fall 2027 (September 2027 start): applications open September 17, 2026; applying before January 15, 2027 is recommended; supporting documents and test results are due by February 15, 2027 or 30 days after applying. Programs can close at any time once full; most programs close in June for Canadian applicants and in May for international applicants.

Winter 2027 (January 2027 start): applications open September 17, 2026 and the deadline is October 17, 2026; supporting documents are due by November 1, 2026.

Spring-summer 2027 (May and July 2027 start): applications open April 1, 2027 and the deadline is April 30, 2027; supporting documents are due by May 31, 2027.

Education (undergraduate): applications open September 17, 2026 and close November 2, 2026, with documents due by December 1, 2026. Civil Law: applications open September 17, 2026 and close March 1, 2027, with documents due by March 30, 2027. Common Law and Medicine programs have their own deadlines.

Undergraduate applications are made through OUAC; the OUAC application fee is $156.00, plus $10.00 for international applicants with a mailing address outside Canada and $50.00 per additional choice (amounts effective September 1, 2026). A Faculty of Arts portfolio evaluation for BFA and MFA is $24.45 and a Department of Music audition is $65.00.

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