B.Sc. in Statistics

Curriculum (B.Sc. in Statistics)

Applicable to students admitted in 2022-23. For students admitted before 2021, please refer to relevant study schemes in CUSIS.

There are three streams of specialization: the stream of Data Science and Business Statistics, the stream of Statistical Learning and Data Mining and the stream of Data Analytics. A student’s selected stream will be printed on his/her transcript. All students are under the stream of Data Science and Business Statistics unless they apply at their final year of attendance to specialize in the stream of Statistical Learning and Data Mining or the stream of Data Analytics and select the relevant courses as prescribed below.

Major Programme Requirements

Faculty Package Required Courses Elective Courses
Students are required to complete a minimum of 63 units of courses as follows:
9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113
27 units
MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550, STAT1013, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3001, 3008, 3011
27 units
(a) Eight courses from the following (with at least five from STAT or RMSC courses coded at 4000 or above level):
RMSC4004#, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4010, 4012
(b) One capstone/research course from STAT4011 or 4013
Explanatory Note:
1. STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
2. Students admitted to the Dual Degree Programme with The University of Edinburgh are required to follow the major programme requirement of the Data Science and Business Statistics Stream, and will not be able to declare other streams.
Total:
63
units
Students are required to complete a minimum of 63 units of courses as follows:
9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113
30 units
MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550, STAT1013, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3008, 3011, 4001, 4003
24 units
(a) Seven courses from the following (with at least five from STAT or RMSC courses coded at 4000 or above level):
RMSC4001#, RMSC4002#, RMSC4003#, RMSC4004#, RMSC4005#, RMSC4006#, SEEM2420#, 3440#, STAT3001, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060
(b) One capstone/research course from STAT4011 or 4013
Explanatory Note: STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
Total:
63
units
Students are required to complete a minimum of 69 units of courses as follows:
9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113
33 units
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550, SEEM2460#, STAT1013, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3008, 3011, 4003
27 units
(a) Eight courses from the following (with at least one from STAT3006 or STAT4001, at least three from STAT or RMSC courses, at least two from CSCI or ENGG courses, and at least three courses coded at 4000 or above level):
CSCI2100# or 2520#, 3150#, 3160#, 3170#, 3220#, 3230#, 3320#, 4180#, 4190#, 5030#, 5510# or ENGG5108#, RMSC4001#, RMSC4002#, RMSC4003#, RMSC4004#, RMSC4005#, RMSC4006#, STAT3001, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012
(b) One capstone/research course from STAT4011 or 4013
In addition to fulfilling the above Major Programme Requirement, students meeting the criteria as specified by the Faculty can take the following stream offered by the Faculty:
Total:
69
units
Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of courses as follows:
3 units
Choose from the two remaining groups of the Faculty Package that have not been used to fulfill the Faculty Package Requirement
6 units
3 units
STAR2050, 3050, 4050
Experiential Learning:
At least 4 consecutive weeks of outside Hong Kong exposure[b]
Explanatory Note:
1. STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
[a] Students may select research-oriented course(s), as approved by the Major Programme, to substitute up to 4 units for fulfillment of Research Courses requirement.
[b] Students must complete any exchange/research/internship programme(s) offered by the University, Colleges, the Faculty of Science or Major Programme, as approved by the Major Programme, to fulfill the Experiential Learning requirement. Students are responsible for the extra costs incurred in the exchange/research/internship programme(s).
Total:
12
units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3-6 Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520;
One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

6-9 units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005, (if not taking in the 2rd term),

MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in 2rd term)

3 – 9
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011,

MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

6 – 12
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required: STAT3001 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3008

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s): Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required: STAT3001 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3011

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s): Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required: STAT4011 or 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s): Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s): Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
63 Units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012;
One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

6 – 9 Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

3 -6 Units

STARS:
STAR2050, one Faculty package course

4 Units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

3 - 9 Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 2 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

6 - 12
Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 2
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3001 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3008

3 - 6
units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 3
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3001 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3011

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4004

6 Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 4050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 3
Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT4011@ or 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

6 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
72 Units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012

3 Units

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

0 – 3 Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520;
One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

6 Units

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

0 – 3 Units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

3 – 9
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taking in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 1st term)

6 - 12
Units

Major Elective(s):
SEEM2420

3
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One course from SEEM3440, STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006

3 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3011, 4001, 4003 (if not taking in the 1st term)

6 - 9
Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from SEEM3440, STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006

6 Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT4011 or 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

6 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s):
One course from STAT4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

3 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
63 Units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012
One course from LSC1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CMEM1070 or 1070 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

6 – 9 Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

Major Required:
STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

3 - 6 Units

STARS:
STAR2050, one Faculty package course

4 Units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

3 - 9
Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 2
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

6 - 12
Units

Major Elective(s):
SEEM2420

3
Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 2
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One course from SEEM3440, STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006

3 Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 3
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3011, 4001, 4003 (if not taking in the 1st term)

6 - 9
Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from SEEM3440, STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006

6 Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 4050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 3
Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT4011@ OR 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

6 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s):
One course from STAT4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

3 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
72 Units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012

3 Units

Major Required:
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 2nd term), STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

0 – 6
Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
One course from LSC1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CMEM1070 or 1070 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

6 Units

Major Required:
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taken in the 1st term), STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

0 – 6
Units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term), SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 12
Units

Major Elective(s):
CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 3
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term), SEEM2460 (if not taken in the 1st term)

6 - 15
Units

Major Elective(s):
CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taken in the 1st term)

0 – 3
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

3 – 6
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 1st term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

3 – 6
Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT4011 or 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s):
One course from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

3 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

6 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
69 Units

First Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Faculty Package:
STAT1011 or 1012;
One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

6 Units

Major Required:
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 2nd term), STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

Major Elective(s):

0 – 6
Units

2nd
TERM

Faculty Package:
MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

3 Units

Major Required:
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 1st term), STAT1013 (if not taking in the 1st term)

Major Elective(s):

0 - 6
Units

STARS: STAR2050, one Faculty package course

4 Units

Second Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term), SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 12
Units

Major Elective(s):
CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 - 3
Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 2
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term), SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 1st term)

6 - 15
Units

Major Elective(s):
CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 - 3
Units

STARS:
STAR2000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 2
Units

Third Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

3 - 6
Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

0 – 3
Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:
STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 1st term)

3 - 6
Units

Major Elective(s):
One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

3 - 6
Units

STARS:
STAR3000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 4050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

0 – 3
Units

Fourth Year of
Attendance

1st
TERM

Major Required:
STAT4011@ or 4013

3 Units

Major Elective(s):
One courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

3 Units

2nd
TERM

Major Required:

Major Elective(s):
Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

6 Units

Total
(including Faculty Package):
78 Units

MAJOR PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Data Science and Business Statistics Stream

Students are required to complete a minimum of 63 units of courses as follows:

Faculty Package

9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Required Courses

27 units
MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550,
STAT1013, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3001, 3008, 3011

Elective Courses

27 units
(a) Eight courses from the following
(with at least five from STAT or RMSC courses
coded at 4000 or above level):
RMSC4004#, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4010, 4012
(b) One capstone/research course from STAT4011 or 4013

Explanatory Note:
1. STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
2. Students admitted to the Dual Degree Programme with The University of Edinburgh are required to follow the major programme requirement of the Data Science and Business Statistics Stream, and will not be able to declare other streams.

Total:63 Units

Statistical Learning and Data Mining Stream

Students are required to complete a minimum of 63 units of courses as follows:

Faculty Package

9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Required Courses

30 units
MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550,
STAT1013, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3008, 3011, 4003

Elective Courses

24 units
(a) Seven courses from the following
(with at least five from STAT or RMSC courses
coded at 4000 or above level):
RMSC4001#, RMSC4002#, RMSC4003#, RMSC4004#, RMSC4005#, RMSC4006#, SEEM2420#, 3440#STAT3001, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, 5005, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060

Explanatory Note: STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.

Total:60 Units

Data Analytics Stream

Students are required to complete a minimum of 66 units of courses as follows:

Faculty Package

9 units
Group E: STAT1011 or STAT1012
Group C: MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520
A course from the following
Group A: LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012
Group B: CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280
Group D: PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

Required Courses

33 units
CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530,
MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550, SEEM2460#, STAT2001, 2005, 2006, 2011, 3008, 3011, 4003, 4011

Elective Courses

27 units
Eight courses from the following
(with at least one from STAT3006 or STAT4001,
at least three from STAT or RMSC courses,
at least two from CSCI or ENGG courses,
and at least three courses coded at 4000
or above level):
CSCI2100# or 2520#, 3150#, 3160#, 3170#, 3220#,
3230#, 3320#, 4180#, 4190#, 5030#, 5510# or
ENGG5108#, RMSC4001#, RMSC4002#, RMSC4003#, RMSC4004#, RMSC4005#, RMSC4006#, STAT3001, STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012

In addition to fulfilling the above Major Programme Requirement, students meeting the criteria as specified by the Faculty can take the following stream offered by the Faculty:

Total:60 Units

Science, Technology And Research Stream

Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of courses as follows:

Required Courses:

One Faculty Package Course:

3 units
Choose from the two remaining groups of
the Faculty Package that have not been
used to fulfill the Faculty Package Requirement

Research Courses

6 units

Seminar Courses

3 units

Experiential Learning:

At least 4 consecutive weeks of outside Hong Kong exposure

Explanatory Notes:
1. STAT courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
[a] Students may select research-oriented course(s), as approved by the Major Programme, to substitute up to 4 units for fulfillment of Research Courses requirement.
[b] Students must complete any exchange/research/internship programme(s) offered by the University, Colleges, the Faculty of Science or Major Programme, as approved by the Major Programme, to fulfill the Experiential Learning requirement. Students are responsible for the extra costs incurred in the exchange/research/internship programme(s).

Total:60 Units

  • Statistics (Data Science and Business Statistics Stream)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or STAT1012

    Major Required:
    STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

     

    One course from LSC 1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, CMEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    Major Required:
    STAT1013 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    6-9 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-9 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    6-12 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3001 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3008

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3001 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3011

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):60 Units

  • Statistics (Data Science and Business Statistics Stream) – Science, Technology And Research Stream (STARS)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or 1012;

     

    One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

    3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2050, one Faculty package course

    4 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-9 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-2 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    6-12 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-2 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3001 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3008

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3001 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3011

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011@
    @Student may take STAT4011 as a substitute for STAR4000.

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4004

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):69 Units

  • Statistics (Statistical Science Stream)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or 1012

    3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

     

    One course from LSC1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CMEM1070 or 1070 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    6 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-9 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    6-12 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    9 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):69 Units

  • Statistics (Statistical Science Stream) – Science, Technology And Research Stream (STARS)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or 1012;

     

    One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

    3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2050, one Faculty package course

    4 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-9 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-2 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    6-12 Units

    >

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    0-2 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Three courses from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012 or RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    9 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 4050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    0-3 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011@
    @Student may take STAT4011 as a substitute for STAR4000.

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005 or 4006

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):69 Units

  • Statistics (Data Analytics Stream)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or 1012

    3 Units

    Major Required:
    CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520;

     

    One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    6 Units

    Major Required:
    CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    0-3 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term),SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-12 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term), SEEM2460 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    6-15 Units

    >

    Major Elective(s):
    CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taken in the 1st term)

    0-3 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

    3-6 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One or two course(s) from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

    9 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

    3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):66 Units

  • Statistics (Data Analytics Stream) – Science, Technology And Research Stream (STARS)

    First Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    STAT1011 or 1012;

     

    One course from LSCI1000 or 1001 or 1002 or 1012, or CHEM1070 or 1072 or 1280, or PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111 or 1113

    6 Units

    Major Required:
    Major Required: CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Faculty Package:
    MATH1010 or 1018 or 1520

    3 Units

    Major Required:
    Major Required: CSCI1120 or 1130 or 1520 or 1530 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    0-3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2050, one Faculty package course

    4 Units

    Second Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2001, 2005 (if not taking in the 2nd term), MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taking in the 2nd term), SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-12 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), 3050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-2 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT2005 (if not taken in the 1st term), 2006, 2011, MATH1030 or 1038 or 1550 (if not taken in the 1st term), SEEM2460 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    6-15 Units

    >

    Major Elective(s):
    CSCI2100 or 2520 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    STARS:
    STAR2000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 3050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    0-2 Units

    Third Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3008, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

    3-6 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 2nd term), STAR4050 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    0-3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT3011, 4003 (if not taking in the 2nd term)

    3-6 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT3001, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3009, 3210, 4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230 or 3320

    3-6 Units

    STARS:
    STAR3000 (if not taking in the 1st term), 4050 (if not taking in the 1st term)

    0-3 Units

    Fourth Year of Attendance

    1st
    TERM

    Major Required:
    STAT4011@
    @Student may take STAT4011 as a substitute for STAR4000.

    3 Units

    Major Elective(s):
    One course from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

    3 Units

    2nd
    TERM

    Major Elective(s):
    Two courses from STAT4001, 4002, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4008, 4010, 4012, RMSC4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, CSCI3150, 3160, 3170, 3220, 3230, 3320, 4180, 4190, 5030, 5510 or ENGG5108

    6 Units

    Total (including Faculty Package):75 Units


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