Statistics (BA/BSc)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Why study Statistics?
Statistics is the science of information that lets you discover patterns behind data. As a statistician, your understanding of probability theory lets you make decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statisticians also conduct surveys, analyze data, devise new methods of analysis and give advice on the statistical results of experiments such as clinical trials. Though it’s impossible to predict the future with 100 per cent accuracy, studying statistics will teach you creative problem solving, abstract thinking and analytical skills.
When you study statistics, you learn to uncover the mathematical structure of random systems such as the economy, health and survival, the weather, and the stock market. You will also receive a solid foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability and computational methods and learn to use professional software tools for mathematics and data analysis applications.
An undergraduate degree in statistics prepares students for graduate work in statistics or in a professional career in business, industry, medical research or government agencies.
Program Details
A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Concentrations:
- Honours in Statistics (66 credits)*
- Specialization in Statistics (60 credits)
*Admission is to the Specialization. Students in the specialization program seeking admission to the honours program may apply to the departmental honours advisor – normally following the completion of 30 credits.
See degree requirements for each concentration in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: 24 overall, 24 math and science
- Natural Science DEC or
- DEC intégré en sciences, lettres et arts or
- Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry; Chemistry of Solutions and General Biology
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- High School: B- overall, B- math and science
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- Two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 math and science
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- one science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, either SL or HL)
- one of the math or science courses must be completed at the HL level
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 27 overall, 4 math and science
- Same as International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) requirements
- Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
- Baccalauréat français: 12 overall, 12 math and science
- Première: Spécialité mathématiques and Spécialité physique-chimie
- Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie and Mathématiques Complémentaires)
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD, C in math, C in science or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without math or science A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University Transfers (internal/external): C+ overall, C+ math and science
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: 24 overall, 24 math
- Linear Algebra; Calculus 1 & 2
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- High School: B- overall, B- math
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may you qualify for advanced standing
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 math
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 27 overall, 4 math
- Baccalauréat français: 12 overall, 12 math
- Première: Spécialité mathématiques
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD, C in math or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without a math A-level may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University Transfers (internal/external): C+ overall, C+ math
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
| You've sent your application from: | Fall term deadline | Winter term deadline |
| Inside Canada | March 1 Certain programs have extended their deadlines. Please check program availability. |
November 1 Not all programs are available for this term. Please check program availability. |
| Outside Canada (International) | February 1 | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
- Introduction to Statistical Programming
- Mathematical Statistics
- Reinforcement Learning
- Statistical Learning
- Statistical Simulation
- Time Series and Forecasting
Consult the undergraduate calendar for a complete list of current courses.
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will work for firms where you may:
- Update industry and market statistics
- Plan experiments
- Perform data analysis
- Develop databases
- Manipulate algorithms
- Test survey hypotheses
Statistics alumni have established careers in areas such as:
- Biostatistics
- Data analysis
- Government agencies
- Management/statistical consulting
- Polling agencies
- Scientific research
- Survey analysis
- Software development
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