Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
Overview The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is the only degree of its kind offered completely online in Queensland. Examining the fundamentals of theoretical and applied statistics, mathematical modelling and operations research, and computing and coding skills the degree incorporates practical methods for undertaking analysis, modelling and evidence-based, data-driven…
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is the only degree of its kind offered completely online in Queensland.
Examining the fundamentals of theoretical and applied statistics, mathematical modelling and operations research, and computing and coding skills the degree incorporates practical methods for undertaking analysis, modelling and evidence-based, data-driven decision-making.
Career outcomes
Do you want to graduate with good career prospects? There is currently a shortage of professional statisticians and graduates with strong quantitative knowledge and skills across a range of industries in Australia. Graduates of this degree have found work with the Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the Queensland Treasury.
Wondering about specific roles? You may find work as a financial analyst, systems analyst, risk or focus analyst, business systems analyst, biostatistician, statistical analyst, data analyst, psychological statistician, finance consultant, business analyst or psychometrician.
Looking for more career information? Spend some time exploring the websites of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute or the Statistical Society of Australia.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have Australian year 12 level or equivalent.
Students from different country must have qualifications equivalent to Australia.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.0 and no individual band score of less than 5.5; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 80 and no individual skills score of less than 19; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 50 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 50; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 169 with no less than 162 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1         QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242         Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243         Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244         QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
