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This programme can be studied as a general science qualification or you can choose to specialise in a specific subject. Find out what qualifications you need to get into the GDipSc and what courses you need to take to complete it.

Programme requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

  • Complete 200- and 300-level courses worth at least 120 points from the BSc schedule, of which:

    • at least 75 points must be at 300 level.

  • You may obtain a GDipSc with a specialisation if your course of study meets the 300-level requirements of the corresponding major subject (see below).

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Statistics

Learn to collect, analyse, and interpret data. Statistics is a mathematical tool to help us understand today's information-rich world. Statisticians work in many different industries—from the financial world to marketing campaigns to government policy.

At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington you’ll study both theory and practice and get the knowledge and skills you need to use statistics in the workplace. You’re likely to focus on one of three different pathways—Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Data Science.

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this specialisation you’ll need to complete:

  • Four courses at 300 level:

    • Two further courses from:

Other specialisations

Actuarial Science

Artificial Intelligence

Biology

Biotechnology

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

Chemistry

Computer Graphics and Games

Computer Science

Data Science

Development Studies

Earth Science

Ecology and Biodiversity

Electronic and Computer Systems

Environmental Studies

Geography

Geology

Marine Biology

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Science Communication