“I've had so much encouragement from my professors. I think there is an effort to encourage women in mathematics and science, which is important. The message has been that I can do anything I put my mind to.”
– Erica Moodie (BA & gold medallist in Statistics at UWinnipeg), Professor of Biostatistics at McGill University, and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Statistical Methods for Precision Medicine.
Statistics: Data Science
Data scientists analyze, interpret, and model data using statistics, math, and computer science. They also interpret the results to predict future trends and propose action plans.
By popular demand, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics now offers BSc 4-year and BA 4-year degrees in Statistics (Data Science Stream). This stream involves a combination of statistics, mathematics and applied computer science courses. Learn more about this exciting new program at uwinnipeg.ca/mathstats/our-courses-and-programs/data-science.html
In today’s market, a data scientist position is the hottest job and qualified candidates are in high demand in private and public sectors. Careercast.com ranked “Data Scientist” as the best career in 2019. (They rank jobs according to four core criteria: environment, income, outlook and stress.)
In the program at UWinnipeg, students acquire the essential skills and knowledge to work in different sectors as a data scientist or data analyst. Students learn how to analyze huge and unstructured data, interpret results, and contribute significantly to the decision-making and strategic planning of an organization.
Required High School Courses
Students must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements, and must also have Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S. Students lacking the prerequisite Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S should enroll in MATH-0041 AND MATH-0042, Mathematics Access I and II, which together serve as a prerequisite replacement for Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S.
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Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
“I've had so much encouragement from my professors. I think there is an effort to encourage women in mathematics and science, which is important. The message has been that I can do anything I put my mind to.”
– Erica Moodie (BA & gold medallist in Statistics at UWinnipeg), Professor of Biostatistics at McGill University, and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Statistical Methods for Precision Medicine.
Program Contacts
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
phone: 204.786.9834
email: mathstats@uwinnipeg.ca
Visit the Department of Mathematics and Statistics website
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
Program Contacts
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
phone: 204.786.9834
email: mathstats@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/mathstats
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“I've had so much encouragement from my professors. I think there is an effort to encourage women in mathematics and science, which is important. The message has been that I can do anything I put my mind to.”
– Erica Moodie (BA & gold medallist in Statistics at UWinnipeg), Professor of Biostatistics at McGill University, and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Statistical Methods for Precision Medicine.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024