BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS


Programme Overview

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

  1. English Courses (subject to MUET bands)
  2. Malay Language Communication / Basic Malay Civilisations Language*
  3. Statistical Programming
  4. Basic Mathematics
  5. Calculus I
  6. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  7. English Courses (subject to MUET bands)
  8. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  9. Calculus II
  10. Probability and Statistics
  11. Analysis of Data and Statistical Report Writing
  12. Science, Technology and Society
  1. Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  2. Advanced Calculus
  3. Linear Algebra
  4. Probability and Statistics II
  5. Foundations of Data Science
  6. Statistics and Community
  7. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  8. Further Mathematical Statistics
  9. Stochastic Processes
  10. Regression Analysis
  11. Introduction to Multivariate Analysis
  12. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  13. Elective Courses: Elective Course 1
  1. Co-Curriculum
  2. Time Series and Forecasting Methods
  3. Generalized Linear Models
  4. Statistical Learning and Data Mining
  5. Elective Courses: Elective Course 2
  6. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  7. Industrial Training
  1. Elective Courses: Elective Course 3
  2. Elective Courses: Elective Course 4
  3. Elective Courses: Elective Course 5
  4. Elective Courses: Elective Course 6
  5. Elective Courses: Elective Course 7
  6. Elective Courses: Elective Course 8
  7. Elective Courses: Elective Course 9
  8. Elective Courses: Elective Course 10

Note:

*Only for international students


ELECTIVE COURSES


  1. Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
  2. Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
  3. Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-techie
  4. Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSES


  1. Numerical Computation
  2. Basic Operations Research
  3. Introduction to Accounting
  4. Microeconomics
  5. Macroeconomics
  6. Financial Mathematics and Derivatives
  7. Computer Intensive Methods in Statistics
  8. Applied Stochastic Processes
  9. Introduction to Survey Sampling
  10. Statistical Process Control
  11. Design and Analysis of Experiments
  12. Analysis of Failure and Survival Data
  13. Non-Parametric Statistics
  14. Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
  15. Python for Data Science
  16. Probability Theory
  17. Statistical Laboratory
  18. Statistical Consultancy and Data Analysis
  19. Statistical Science Project

Career Prospects

Statistician, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Biostatistician, Actuary, Risk Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Analyst, Policy Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, Research Scientist, Statistical Programmer, Econometrician, Epidemiologist, Survey Researcher, Sports Statistician, Insurance Underwriter, Demographer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 60,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM 70,600

Intake

Semester 1 (October) Intake 

Semester 2 (March) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

STPM (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
STAM
  • Not Offered
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.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics / Equivalent Subjects 
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) other subject that has not yet been taken
UM (SATU) Foundations
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects at GCE A-level: Mathematics / Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GCE A-level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in subject Mathematics / Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at AUSMAT level: Mathematics  / Further Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at AUSMAT level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics  / Additional Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/ Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation / Foundation level: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
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
Matriculations/Foundations
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized 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
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) other subject that has not yet been taken
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
International Baccalaureate (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
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

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)
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160