Bachelor of Science - Statistics Major 2021
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) should complete MATH1050 in their first semester as an elective course.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units | |
| [ MATH10511 Calculus & Linear Algebra I OR MATH1071 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I ] | Refer to Semester 1 for prerequisite course for major. |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | [ MATH10521 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations OR MATH1072 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations ] |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units | |
| STAT2003 Mathematical Probability | STAT2004 Statistical Modelling & Analysis |
| MATH20011 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 6 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 8 units | |
| STAT3001 Mathematical Statistics | STAT3006 Statistical Learning |
| STAT3004 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes | STAT3500 Problems & Applications in Modern Statistics |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |