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 Specialist Program in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods emphasizes probability and the theory of statistical inference as underlying mathematical frameworks for statistical data analysis. Students in the program acquire advanced expertise in statistical theory and methods, as well as an understanding of the role of statistical science to solve problems in a variety of contexts. The successful student will also acquire skills in mathematical reasoning, computational thinking, and communication in the context of solving statistical problems.
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 (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:
• STA130H1
• CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC120H1/ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1
• MAT137Y1 (63%)/ MAT157Y1 (63%)
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in STA130H1 and MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.
Note:
- 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.
For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:
Completed Courses (some with minimum grades)
The following courses are required:
• CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC120H1/ CSC148H1
• MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1
• MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1
• STA257H1 (63%) and STA261H1 (63%)
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average in ( STA257H1 and STA261H1) and MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1 is needed for entry. This minimum grade average changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants.
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 entry). 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 space is more limited for Year 3 entry and students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Specialist in Statistical Science: Theory and Methods in the Summer after Year 2.
(11.0 or 11.5 credits)
First Year:
STA130H1, CSC108H1/ CSC110Y1/ CSC111H1/ CSC120H1/ CSC148H1, MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1, MAT223H1/ MAT224H1/ MAT240H1
Second Year:
MAT224H1/ MAT247H1, MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1; STA257H1, STA261H1
Higher Years:
1. STA302H1, STA303H1, STA304H1/ STA305H1, STA313H1/ STA314H1/ STA365H1, STA347H1, STA355H1
2. 1.0 credit from the following list: STA410H1, STA414H1, STA437H1, STA442H1, STA457H1, STA465H1, STA475H1, STA480H1
3. One of STA447H1, STA452H1, STA453H1
4. 1.0 credit from: ACT451H1, ACT452H1, ACT460H1, MAT327H1, MAT332H1, MAT334H1/ MAT354H1, MAT337H1/ MAT357H1, MAT301H1/ MAT347Y1, MAT344H1, CSC207H1, CSC336H1, CSC343H1, or any remaining 300+ level STA courses not used toward other program requirements - STA304H1, STA305H1, STA313H1, STA314H1, 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 Program Director.)
5. One of STA492H1, STA496H1/ STA497H1/ STA498Y1/ STA499Y1. Students who complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream will also meet this requirement.
Students planning to take any of these courses should ensure they have the required prerequisites
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.
