La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLa Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors.
As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science – not only scientific concepts, but also how scientists think, work and share their findings.
About the Statistics major
Discover how to estimate the present and predict the future with statistical thinking. You'll learn how to design experiments, collect data and summarise information. Develop skills in predicting and planning, and identify trends from masses of information.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo, VIC
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.25 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Statistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Statistician
A Statistician uses mathematical techniques to come up with data on a range of issues. You might conduct research and collect data using various me...
Biostatistician
A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
Insights Analyst
An Insights Analyst examines and interprets data to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. You might work in industries such as...
Applied Statistician
An Applied Statistician uses statistical techniques to solve real-world problems in various fields, such as business, healthcare, or government. Yo...
Econometrician
An Econometrician uses statistical methods and mathematical models to analyse economic data and test hypotheses. You might work in research institu...
Quantitative Researcher
A Quantitative Researcher analyses numerical data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships. You might work in finance, marketing, healthcare...
Biomathematician
A Biomathematician applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. You might work in research ins...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
