Statistical Science encompasses methods and tools for obtaining knowledge from data and for understanding the uncertainty associated with this knowledge. The purposes of the undergraduate programs are to: (1) equip students with a general framework for obtaining knowledge from data; (2) give students skills that they are able to flexibly apply to a variety of problems; and (3) to provide students with the ability to learn new methods as needs, data sources, and technology change.
The Major in Statistics gives students a broad understanding of the statistical methods and computational and communication skills appropriate for effective statistical problem solving. The successful student will also acquire a general understanding of the role of mathematical thinking to support the development and evaluate the properties of statistical methods. While the Major is designed to complement study in an area of application of quantitative methods, students in the Major may choose to have a greater focus in probability and statistical theory through elective courses.
This is a limited enrolment program. Note there are different admission criteria depending on whether a student has completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits, or 9.0 or more credits.
For students who have completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits:
Completed Courses
The following courses are required:
• STA130H1
• ( MAT130H1/ MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1/ MAT137Y1)/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1/ MAT157Y1)
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in STA130H1 and ( MAT130H1/ MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1/ MAT137Y1)/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1/ MAT157Y1) is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.
Note:
- Students who take ( MAT130H1/ MAT135H1, MAT136H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1)/ MAT137Y1/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1)/ MAT157Y1.
- STA130H1 is restricted to first-year students, therefore students are strongly encouraged to take STA130H1 in their first year. If you are unable to complete STA130H1 in first year, see notes below for accepted substitutions for this requirement and refer to the 2nd year enrolment requirements for program entry.
For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:
Completed Courses
The following courses are required:
• CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1
• ( MAT235H1, MAT236H1)/ MAT235Y1/ MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1
• ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1, MAT235Y1/ ( MAT235H1, MAT236H1)/ MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.
Note:
- Students who take ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA247H1, STA248H1) will typically require a higher minimum grade average than students who take ( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1.
Arts & Science Internship Program
Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Statistics Major program in the Summer after Year 2.
(7.0 or 7.5 credits, including a 0.5 credit STA 400-series course)
First Year:
1. 2.0 to 2.5 credits from STA130H1, CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC148H1, ( MAT130H1/ MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1)/ MAT137Y1/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1)/ MAT157Y1.
( MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1 recommended in first year)
Second Year:
2. 2.5 credits from MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1, MAT235Y1/ ( MAT235H1, MAT236H1)/ MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1; ( STA247H1, STA248H1)/ ( STA237H1, STA238H1)/ ( STA257H1, STA261H1)/ ECO227Y1
( STA237H1 and STA238H1 are strongly recommended. MAT221H1 may not be used for this requirement.)
Higher Years:
3. 0.5 credit from STA302H1
4. 0.5 credit from STA314H1/ STA365H1/( STA347H1/ STA357H1)/ STA355H1
5. 0.5 credit from STA414H1/ STA437H1/ STA442H1/ STA457H1/ STA465H1/ STA475H1/ STA480H1
6. 1.0 credit from remaining STA300+ level courses not used toward other program requirements in the following list: STA303H1, STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, STA347H1, STA355H1, STA365H1, STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA447H1, STA450H1, STA452H1, STA453H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1, STA490Y1, STA492H1, STA496H1/ STA497H1 ( STA399H1 and STA399Y1 may be considered on a case by case basis with the approval of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies (Statistics)).
Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.
Note:
- If you do not complete STA130H1 in your first year of study, this requirement must be fulfilled by completing a 300 or 400-level 0.5 credit STA course to replace STA130H1. Please note that the 300 or 400-level STA course used to replace STA130H1 cannot be a course that is already being used to meet a program completion requirement.
