BSc Statistics (Major) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The BSc Major in Statistics is a degree programme of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science. It combines a calculus, matrix algebra and probability foundation with upper-level work in mathematical statistics, regression, sampling and experimental design. Co-operative education is available through the Mathematics co-op programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover CSC 110, calculus (MATH 100/109, 101, 200, 204), MATH 211 Matrix Algebra, STAT 260 and 261, plus a programming or computer-assisted course. Years 3 and 4 add MATH 377 Mathematical Modelling, STAT 350 Mathematical Statistics I, STAT 353 Applied Regression Analysis, STAT 354 Sampling Techniques, STAT 453 Design and Analysis of Experiments and 7.5 units of upper-level MATH or STAT.

Career pathways

Biostatistician, data scientist, machine learning specialist, quantitative analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BC and Yukon secondary school applicants: approved English 11, Pre-calculus 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, approved social studies 11/12; English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (minimum 73%), Pre-calculus 12 (minimum 77%) and two approved science 12 courses. Estimated admission average: minimum 85% based on the required Grade 12 courses (meeting minimums does not guarantee admission). Requirements for other Canadian and international curricula and for transfer students are set per education system. Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency.

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 points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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