This three-year undergraduate degree will give you the skills to become a science innovator in an ever-evolving job market. You might develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment, or address many other problems that require expert scientific minds. You'll learn how to collect, analyse and understand data, gathering a practical toolkit of knowledge. Our students are ready to leap into the careers of the future, and change New Zealand—and the world—for the better. As a Bachelor of Science (BSc) student at Victoria, you’ll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. If you have a natural curiosity—always questioning how stuff works, discovering new things and solving problems—join us at the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality. Learn to collect, analyse and interpret data. Statistics is a mathematical tool to help us understand today's information-rich world and statisticians work in many different industries - from the financial world to marketing campaigns to government policy. At Victoria you'll study both theory and practice and get the knowledge and skills you need to use statistics in the workplace. You're likely to focus on one of three different pathways - Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Data Science. Course Structure For this degree you'll need to: Complete at least 360 points, of which: At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including: At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including: A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major A maximum of 60 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university A maximum of 60 points across both these categories Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete: Two courses at 100 level: Either Probability and Decision Modelling (MATH 177) or Statistics in Practice (STAT 193) One further course from: MATH 100-199 STAT 100-199 Four courses at 200 level: Either Multivariable Calculus (MATH 243) and Mathematical Statistics (MATH 277) Or Applied Statistics 2A (STAT 292) and Applied Statistics 2B (STAT 293) Two further courses from those listed for the BSc or any other approved courses Four courses at 300 level: Either Statistical Inference (STAT 332) or Linear Models (STAT 393) One course from STAT 300–399 Two further courses from: MATH 300-399 OPRE 300-399 STAT 300-399 At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.