Study patterns underlying diverse phenomena such as the weather, human and animal populations, stock markets, the form of a molecule, or the structure of the space and the time.
Using mathematics we discover subtle and sometimes unexpected features of these phenomena, as well develop ways to predict their behaviour which is an extremely important component of our understanding of the world and the space that surrounds us.
Statistics can help us make sense of large data sets and complex systems in areas such as astronomy, genomics, social networks, climate simulation, and medicine. Statisticians examine the patterns which arise in data with the goal of distinguishing true patterns from chance effects.
The Mathematics and Statistics Gateway program introduces students to the foundational tools and ideas of mathematics leading into our degree programs.
Graduates who begin their studies in the Mathematics & Statistics Gateway have pursued careers in the following areas:
Completion of the High School Diploma plus 6 Grade 12 U/M requirements, including:
Anticipated Admission Average: Mid 80’s
Target Enrollment: 300
OAUC Application Code: MZ
Linear Algebra 1
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
Introduction to Mathematical Scientific Computation
Calculus for Math and Stats 1
Calculus for Math and Stats 2
The structure of our Level 1 Mathematics & Statistics Gateway will provide you with a range of Level 2 program options. Courses taken in Level 1 serves as admission requirements to prepare students for their Level 2 programs of interest. With many Level 2 programs to choose from, the following may be of interest to you. Please also explore all of the Level 2 program options available.
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...do not be afraid of try something new and explore as many opportunities as you can. You may find your true passion when exploring new options!
My name is Wenjing and I am a fourth-year student in the Honours Mathematics & Statistics Co-op (Statistics Specialization) program with a minor in Economics. I finished my first co-op work term at a start-up company as a product sourcing specialist, where I aimed to find suitable products and use data analysis tools to predict and assess the product鈥檚 viability for online arbitrage.
Honours Mathematics & Statistics is one of the fasted growing programs in the Faculty of Science. This program is unique because of the flexibility it gives to students in first year. This flexibility gave me many opportunities to prepare for the co-op, try different things, and explore a variety of courses, which lead me to pursue a Statistics Specialization.
Before entering university, I was interested in the Actuarial & Financial Mathematics, therefore, I took some basic courses about that. However, after first year, I realized the Statistics was my true passion and allowed me to develop the necessary skills required for my future career. This program is not only focused on theoretical knowledge like Linear Algebra, Calculus, Modeling, but also taught different programming languages that are useful for the future. When I started my co-op work-term, I found that I was using data analysis skills learned in my program to analyze graphs in order to come up with the best sourcing plan to increase turnover rate.
If I could give some piece of advice to incoming Science students, it would be, do not be afraid of try something new and explore as many opportunities as you can. You may find your true passion when exploring new options!
Good luck with university and enjoy life at McMaster!