Courses for your Statistics degree

First-year courses

You may also select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. Details will be sent during course selection in June.

September to December

MATH 135 – Algebra for Honours Mathematics
MATH 137 – Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
Choose one course from
- CS 115 – Introduction to Computer Science 1
- CS 135 – Designing Functional Programs
One communication skills course
One elective

January to April

MATH 136 – Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics
MATH 138 – Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics
Choose one course from
- CS 116 – Introduction to Computer Science 2
- CS 136 – Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
One elective or STAT 230 – Probability
One elective

This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.

After first year

The majority of your required courses will be statistics courses, with additional courses in mathematics. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.

View a list of courses required for your degree.

Sample upper-year courses

STAT 332 – Sampling and Experimental Design
STAT 430 – Experimental Design
STAT 436 – Introduction to the Analysis of Spatial Data in Health Research
STAT 443 – Forecasting

Advisors are here to help

With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Math recruitment co-ordinator.

Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you