Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a four-year programme that provides excellent training in both theory and practice of mathematical statistics. It is a comprehensive program that covers inferential statistics, modelling techniques and the skills of interpreting and reporting statistical analysis. This program prepares graduates with solid foundation to apply statistical methods to solve real-world problems by supporting a shift towards the analysis of real-world data using modern statistics and by promoting data-driven culture.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
English Courses (subject to MUET bands)
Malay Language Communication / Basic Malay Civilisations Language*
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Biology at the STPM level.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics T/Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level./li>
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (science stream)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Mathematics at the Diploma level.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Mathematics at the UM SATU Foundation level.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtained at least a Grade B in Biology at the GCE A-level.
Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least a Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in the following subjects; Mathematics / Further Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtain at least a Grade B in the Mathematics/Further Mathematics subject at the AUSMAT level
Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) subject at the AUSMAT level; Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Mathematics T/ Mathematics M at the STPM level.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in Mathematics at the Matriculation/Foundation level.
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)