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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - STATISTICS

Qualification: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: SCI
CAO/PAC code: MH201
Points: 401
QQI: click here for details

	Details
	Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data. A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, drone analytics, biodiversity loss or designing medical products. Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of Science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist. Why choose this subject? We offer Statistics as a subject in years 2 to 4. Interested students are recommended to take Data Science as a subject in year 1. Statistics is offered as a Double Major subject to degree level which can be combined with several other subjects in the Bachelor of Science degree. This flexibility means you can easily combine your other scientific interests with Statistics. Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought-after and desirable skill in today’s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Details

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.
A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, drone analytics, biodiversity loss or designing medical products.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of Science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Why choose this subject?

We offer Statistics as a subject in years 2 to 4. Interested students are recommended to take Data Science as a subject in year 1. Statistics is offered as a Double Major subject to degree level which can be combined with several other subjects in the Bachelor of Science degree. This flexibility means you can easily combine your other scientific interests with Statistics.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought-after and desirable skill in today’s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		O6	H7

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application. Science test and/or interview.

O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2022.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2022 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Mature students - Closing dates for application:
01 February 2022

	Additional information
	2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 Irish, English & a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics or Physics with Chemistry) & O4/H7 Mathematics.

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI students Transferring students Deferring students

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Course structure

Statistics begins as a subject in year 2. In year 1 of the BSc Double Major programme, you take Mathematics with two or three other subjects. Students interested in Statistics from year 2 are strongly recommended to take Data Science as one of their subjects in year 1.

2nd year

In the BSc Double Major programme, you take Statistics, Mathematics and one other subject.
Optional 10 credit Elective or Critical Skills in 2nd year (see p. 12 for details) Statistics cannot be combined with Mathematical Physics in year 2.

3rd year

Statistics is taken in 3rd year along with 1 of your 2nd year subjects; the second subject can be, but does not have to be, Mathematics (Applied or Pure). Statistics cannot be combined with Mathematical Physics or Chemistry in year 3.

4th year

Statistics is available as a Double Major. Statistics can be combined with all other subjects except Mathematical Physics or Chemistry in year 4.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 2

STATISTICS

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.
A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, drone analytics, biodiversity loss or designing medical products.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of Science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Why choose this subject?

We offer Statistics as a subject in years 2 to 4. Interested students are recommended to take Data Science as a subject in year 1. Statistics is offered as a Double Major subject to degree level which can be combined with several other subjects in the Bachelor of Science degree. This flexibility means you can easily combine your other scientific interests with Statistics.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought-after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Note:

2nd Science Mathematics (MT2F20) must be taken with 2nd Science Statistics Double Major (ST2F20) or 2nd Science Statistics Minor (ST2F10)

ST2F10 - STATISTICS

Credits: 10 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

Note:

2nd Science Mathematics (MT2F20) must be taken with 2nd Science Statistics Double Major (ST2F20) or 2nd Science Statistics Minor (ST2F10)

ST2F20 - STATISTICS

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

Year 3

STATISTICS

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.
A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, drone analytics, biodiversity loss or designing medical products.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of Science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Why choose this subject?

We offer Statistics as a subject in years 2 to 4. Interested students are recommended to take Data Science as a subject in year 1. Statistics is offered as a Double Major subject to degree level which can be combined with several other subjects in the Bachelor of Science degree. This flexibility means you can easily combine your other scientific interests with Statistics.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought-after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Note: ST3DM students must take MT471S unless they have taken it previously.

ST3DM - STATISTICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA VISUALISATION	ST302	5	2
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS	MT381	5	1
GENERALISED LINEAR MODELS	ST304	5	2
INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS	MT471S	5	1
LINEAR MODELS	ST303	5	1
PROBABILITY	ST301	5	1
TIME SERIES	ST306	5	2

Year 4

STATISTICS

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.
A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, drone analytics, biodiversity loss or designing medical products.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of Science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

Why choose this subject?

We offer Statistics as a subject in years 2 to 4. Interested students are recommended to take Data Science as a subject in year 1. Statistics is offered as a Double Major subject to degree level which can be combined with several other subjects in the Bachelor of Science degree. This flexibility means you can easily combine your other scientific interests with Statistics.
Complex and voluminous data arises in all aspects of science. The ability to transform data into usable scientific knowledge is a highly sought-after and desirable skill in today�s workforce and in almost all scientific research areas. Studying Statistics through to degree level, or for a portion of your degree, will strongly enhance your employability and skill-set as a scientist.

ST4DM - STATISTICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVANCED R PROGRAMMING	ST403	5	1
BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS	ST405	5	1
MIXED MODELS	ST401	5	1
STATISTICAL INFERENCE	ST402	5	2
STATISTICAL MACHINE LEARNING	ST404	5	2
TOPICS IN DATA ANALYTICS	DS406	5	2

Contacts

Maynooth University Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
Logic House
+ 353 1 708 3914
mathsstats@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics
@MU_MathsStats

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	Career options: Options after graduation? Critical thinking, an ability to analyse big data and being adaptable to various work environments are among the strong skills and traits of Statistics graduates. Graduates have a range of career options open to them, including employment in the civil service, industry and business, scientific research, medical research, environmental research, financial services and actuarial roles. Postgraduate study is also possible: we currently offer Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Computing or Finance. We also offer a taught MSc Data Science programme. Postgraduate options: Postgraduate study is also possible: we currently offer Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Computing or Finance. We also offer a taught MSc Data Science programme. See the Graduate Studies website for more options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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