Statistics is the science of collecting, analysing and summarising data. It involves computer programming skills, mathematical thinking and the ability to make sense from information. Statisticians are needed across many professions, such as actuaries, economists, biologists, engineers and marketing executives.
It has been said that statistics makes information matter. We say: “Statistics is the app for everything!”
Students are expected to have a knack for problem-solving, with special emphasis on numerical interests and software programming abilities. Verbal and written communication skills are preeminent within the field. Since statistics is a scarce-skill profession, it offers endless job opportunities and true career satisfaction achieved by solving real-life problems.
The BSc (Mathematical Statistics) programme is offered to full-time students over a period of three years . Students who have successfully completed the undergraduate programme have the option to register for an honours degree in Mathematical Statistics. A master’s and doctoral degree can subsequently be obtained.
For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
Careers: The services of statisticians are needed by peoplle in many professions, such as actuaries, economists, biologists, engineers and marketing executives. Some examples of career opportunities are:
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Transferring students
Candidates previously registered at UP or at another university
The faculty’s Admissions Committee considers applications of candidates who have already completed the final NSC or equivalent qualification examination and/or were previously registered at UP or another university, on grounds of their final NSC or equivalent qualification results as well as academic merit.
Candidates previously registered at a FET college or a university of technology
The faculty’s Admissions Committee considers the application of these candidates on the grounds of their final NSC or equivalent qualification results as well as academic merit.
Qualifications from countries other than South Africa
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Minimum requirements | ||||
Achievement level | ||||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language | Mathematics | APS | ||
NSC/IEB | AS Level | NSC/IEB | AS Level | |
5 | C | 6 | B | 34 |
* Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.
* International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Mathematical Statistics), may be considered for admission to the BSc – Extended programme – Mathematical Sciences. This programme takes a year longer than the normal programmes to complete.
BSc – Extended programme – Mathematical Sciences Minimum requirements | ||||
Achievement level | ||||
English Home Language or English First Additional Language | Mathematics | APS | ||
NSC/IEB | AS Level | NSC/IEB | AS Level | |
4 | D | 5 | C | 28 |
3 years, full-time.
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is a diverse faculty with 13 departments that is supported by more than 20 centres and institutes. More than 5 000 students register in this faculty annually of which 70% are undergraduate and 30% postgraduate students.
All degree programmes are designed to develop problem-solving individuals who can easily adapt to changing circumstances and take the lead in their chosen fields of specialisation. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
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