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Statistician

What is a Statistician?

Statisticians design the collection of data and make sense of data so that informed decisions can be made.

Wherever there is data there is a need for a Statistician.

Where do Statisticians work?

Statisticians work in fields as diverse as:

  • Environmental Sciences
  • Business and Finance
  • Mining
  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Legal and Forensic Sciences
  • Defence
  • Forestry and Agriculture
  • Aquaculture
  • Education
  • Government

What should I do at University?

Enrol in a Bachelor of Science and major in Mathematics. To specialise in statistics you need at least first year Mathematics subjects with Statistics subjects such as:


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