Monday, February 24, 2014

STUDYING STATISTICS IN CANADA


Here is the general information for studying Statistics in Canada

Statistics is related to data and their analysis. Statistics is applicable in wide range of fields that include: health sciences, economics, finance, social sciences, engineering, and in chemical, biological and physical sciences. The undergraduate, post graduate and doctorate statistics are available for international students in Canada. Generally, the universities have separate department for statistics but in some cases it is combined with other departments like mathematics.

Admission requirements
The admission requirements for statistics is similar as for other programs in Canada. However, students must have good background in Mathematics courses, physics and even computer science. Students must have taken the subjects that include Derivatives and Anti-derivatives in high school.

General Documents Required for admission in Statistics
  • Transcripts of all the levels of study students have cleared
  • Letter of Recommendations
  • Official Copy of TOEFL or IELTS Scores
All the foreign students whose primary language is not English should show the ability to study in English language through the English tests TOEFL or IELTS.

The students who are educated outside Canada are suggested to take the GRE Test.

What will students Study in Statistics?
In statistics, students will learn about the probability, queuing theory, calculus, risk management, regression analysis, credibility theory, and survival analysis. Co-operative programs are generally offered by many universities or colleges, providing students with an opportunity to collect some valuable experiences in either public or the private sectors.

Working Opportunities
Graduates of statistics have the advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Statistics graduates generally are provided with the jobs related to analysis, because of their ability to analyze. Besides, they may even work as a teachers, statistician, financial risk analyst, or researchers. The qualified statistician is demanded in various sectors either that be the government or the private.

Universities for Statistics
Here is the list of universities in the Canada that offer Statistics degree. The name of the university is linked to the statistics department website of respective university. So if you need more information on the university providing statistics degree then click on the University Name.
  • University of Alberta, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • University of Calgary, Mathematics and Statistics
  • University of British Colombia, Statistics
  • Simon Fraser University, Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • University of Victoria, Mathematics and Statistics
  • University of Manitoba, Statistics
  • University of Winnipeg, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Dalhousie University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Carleton University, Ottawa-Carlton Institute of Mathematics & Statistics
  • University of Guelph, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Lakehead University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • McMaster University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • University of Ottawa, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Queen's University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • University of Toronto, Statistics
  • University of Waterloo, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
  • University of West Ontario, Epidemiology and Biostatistics/Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
  • York University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Concordia University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • McGill University, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Universite de Montreal, Department de Mathematiques et Statistique
  • The list provided here is not the complete list of Universities which offer Statistics Courses.
For complete list of universities in Canada Click Here


Saturday, February 22, 2014

6,722 STUDENTS GRADUATE IN 39TH CONVOCATION OF TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY


Around 6,722 graduates from various faculties and institutes of Tribhuvan University participated in the 39th convocation ceremony of TU at the university’s cricket ground in Kirtipur. Chairman of Interim Government of Nepal, Khil Raj Regmi, in his capacity as the Chancellor of TU, distributed honours to the attending students. Along with Regmi, education minister Madhav Prasad Poudel and Vice-Chancellor of TU, Prof. Hira Bahadur Maharjan were also present at the ceremony.


A total of 51 students together with 34 from humanities, seven each from science and technology and management, two from education and one from law faculty received doctorate degree in the ceremony.

Tribhuvan University is the oldest university of Nepal with five institutes, 60 constituent campuses and more than 900 affiliated campuses nationwide. This year, out of 54,775 graduates from the university, only 6,722 students attended the convocation ceremony. Prof. Maharjan said that the university is constantly striving for making the education system more productive, and gaining international excellence. Prof.

He Jianpng, Vice-President of University of Xihua was also invited to the ceremony. He said that TU should emphasize on producing skilled human resource that would contribute to socio-economic development of the country.

In an addressing speech at 39th Convocation Ceremony of TU, Regmi said that education is vital spark for social transformation and building nation a success. He added that TU has been contributing long in producing skilled human resource for the nation. He also expected TU to enhance world-class human resource capable of serving in various sectors of societies worldwide. Regmi, on behalf of government, further assured to sustain peaceful and stable environment for educational development in the nation.

Congratulations to all the graduates!