麦考瑞大学

Overview

Statistics as a discipline is the development and application of methods for collecting, analysing and interpreting data. It is the science of learning from data, or converting data into knowledge. One of the aims of statistics is to produce the 'best' information from available data by reducing uncertainty in decision-making. It also aims to detect patterns in the data, and design experiments and other data collection methods to help decision-making by estimating the present and/or predicting the future.

Statistics is an essential tool for making informed decisions in all areas of business and government. It applies to many disciplines, from the physical and social sciences to the humanities. Statisticians may work by themselves, but they usually work in a team. This could include research specialists, and clerical or computing staff who collect and analyse data.

As part of this course, you will benefit from special advanced units in statistics that are not available to other students. Many students will go on to further Postgraduate studies in statistics.

KEY FEATURES

• Advanced Science has one of the highest ATAR cut-offs for a science program in Australia.
• Student numbers are restricted, allowing personal attention including an academic mentor throughout the degree and direct contact with researchers.
• Opportunity to take part in research and gain practical experience working in research laboratories within the University as part of your degree.
• Special advanced units form part of the degree that are not available to other students.

Career Opportunities

A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

SPECIALISATIONS

Choose from the following options:

• Advanced Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Advanced Biology
• Advanced Biomolecular Sciences
• Advanced Chemistry
• Advanced Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Advanced Human Biology
• Advanced Mathematics
• Advanced Palaeobiology
• Advanced Physics