With vast amounts of data being gathered every day and from all aspects of our society, we need statistics to help us make sense out of the information collected. The beauty of statistics is that it can be combined with virtually any other discipline, whether its science, medicine, computer science, sports, finance or engineering. As the awareness of the importance of statistics continues to grow, so does the demand for statisticians and statistical expertise.
A major or minor in statistics is possible in both the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts programs. Our statistics electives tend to complement any major or minor program.
At UNB Saint John we offer general introductory statistics courses covering the core elements of statistics, specialized introductory statistics courses as well as third and fourth year courses designed to fit the needs of students working on major projects, heading to graduate school or looking for employment in the industry.
Skills you will acquire:
The ability to summarize and to present data in a meaningful way.
An understanding of basic probability theory.
An understanding of statistical inference in a variety of settings.
An understanding of key concepts in regression analysis.
The ability to design experiments and to analyze data resulting from them.
An understanding of common multivariate analysis techniques.
Proficiency in one or more statistical software packages.
Sample Courses
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Statistical Computing
Regression Analysis
Multivariate Data Analysis
Careers
Statistical consultant
Actuary
Biostatistician
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Economist
Market Researcher
Risk Analyst
Quantitative Ecologist
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Saint John Campus
100 Tucker Park Road,
SAINT JOHN,
New Brunswick (NB),
E2L 4L5, Canada
Students must complete high school for admission to the University of New Brunswick. They must complete six specific high school courses, according to their program of choice. UNB takes the overall average of the high school grades achieved in these six courses to calculate the student’s "minimum admission average", which is used to determine admissibility.
Course requirements:
Senior English Literature
Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
1 other academic maths
Senior Chemistry
1 of Senior Physics, Senior Biology or Senior Geology (Senior Physics is required for entry into Health Sciences)
1 elective from group 1 or 2
Minimum admission average: 75% (The average marks in Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry and the best other Science course must be at least 75 %.)
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.
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