Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science is built around a foundational core and 11 majors. The core subjects will help you develop a broad understanding of scientific theory, practice and technique, while your major allows you to specialise in your area of key interest. Across your first and second years, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice via hands-on scientific projects. Then, in your final year, you’ll collaborate with students from across the 11 majors, as well as with government, industrial, research or educational institutions to tackle real-world problems. This apprenticeship-style work will help you develop the competencies and expertise desired by employers, such as innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication and organisational skills, and creativity.

Major: Statistical Data Science

In our increasingly data-driven society, the demand for professionals who can extract insights from data is skyrocketing. While the finance industry has always relied heavily on data-driven decision-making, many other areas are experiencing a data transformation, including healthcare, marketing, sport, cybersecurity, urban planning, genomics and precision medicine, environmental sustainability and public policy.

The Statistical Data Science major will provide you with a versatile skill set that combines statistical thinking and computational techniques. Designed in consultation with Endeavour Energy, Johnson & Johnson, Macquarie Group and Seek, the major presents you with a diverse range of learning opportunities, where theoretical knowledge seamlessly merges with practical applications, hands-on experiences and exposure to real-world challenges. The field provides enormous career flexibility, making it a future-proof choice in our data-centric world.