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 by 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 |
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MATH_O 100, 101 | 6 |
Two of BIOL_O 116 or 117, 122 or 125, 131, 133; CHEM_O 111 or 121, 113 or 123; EESC_O 111, 121; PHYS_O 111 or 112, 121 or 122 | 6 |
COSC_O 111, 121 | 6 |
DATA_O 101 | 3 |
ENGL_O 1091, or two of ENGL_O 1121, 113, 1141, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, CORH_O 203 | 6 |
Electives2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Second Year |
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MATH_O 200, 220, 2213, 222, 225 | 15 |
STAT_O 203, 205 | 6 |
Electives2 | 9 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Third and Fourth Years |
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STAT_O 303 | 3 |
| Three of STAT_O 400, 401, 403, 406 | 9 |
MATH_O 327 | 3 |
Two of MATH_O 303, 307, 409, COSC_O 304, PHYS_O 420 | 6 |
DATA_O 310 | 3 |
Two of DATA_O 311, 315, 405, 407, 410 | 6 |
PHIL_O 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_O 109, 112 or 114.
2Students entering the B.Sc. in 2024 or later must complete at least 9 credits of non-science designated courses and 3 credits from INDG_O 100 or ENGL_O 114. Students who entered the B.Sc. prior to 2024 are required to complete 12 credits of non-science designated courses. These students are strongly encouraged to take INDG_O 100 or ENGL_O 114.
3MATH_O 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_O 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_O 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_O courses.
- Completion of 6 credits of STAT_O 448. A written project is required with a public presentation of the project in the form of a seminar.