Statisticians collect data and analyze it, looking for patterns that explain behavior or describe the world as it is.
They design and build models using data. The models can be used to help understand the world and to make predictions.
It is proven that the celebration of birthdays is healthy. Statistics show that those people who celebrate the most birthdays become the oldest.
Where do statisticians work?
• Banks & Investment Firms
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Colleges/Universities
• Computer Service & Software Firms
• Engineering Firms
• Environmental Agencies
• Government Offices and Labs
• Marketing Firms
• Medical Research Firms
• Psychological Research Firms
• Sports Agencies
What should I study in secondary school?
• Grade 12U Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
• Grade 12U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
What should I take in my first year at university?
• Calculus, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Statistics. We also recommend Psychology, Biology, or
Sociology, plus electives.
Why choose Western?
• For the tenth year, UWO ranked in the top one for student satisfaction among large Canadian universities
• Internship program: you’ll not only benefit from the paid hands-on work experience, but you will also be mentored by a professional in the field
• Dynamic undergraduate student association
• High faculty/student ratio, undergraduate opportunities for summer funded research
• State of the art computing facilities with the most current statistical software
• Drop-in Help Centre open Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 providing one-on-one assistance
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January 2025
Faculty of Science
1151 Richmond Street,
LONDON,
Ontario (ON),
N6A 5B7, Canada
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canadian secondary school.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with no part less than 6.0; TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 83 on the internet-based test with no section score below 20, and 550 on the paper-based test with a 5 on the TWE; Can TEST: A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required with no part less than 4.0; CAEL: A minimum overall score of 60 is required with no part less than 60; MELAB: A minimum overall score of 80 is required with no score less than 78; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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