Statistics

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Statistics Co-op prepares you for a career in statistics, data analytics, data science, actuary science and other related fields by connecting you with employers across tech industry, research/ academia and government. During 16 months of paid co-op experience, you will have a unique opportunity to develop your technical and interpersonal skills, gain real-life work experience and start building your professional network. With relevant technical experience on your resume, you’ll be well positioned to launch your career straight out of school!

Application Deadlines

Apply in YearApplication Deadline Date
2Wednesday, March 5, 2025
3Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Application requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Major in Statistics or one of combined majors with Statistics (BA or BSc). Note: Students pursuing a major in an unrelated discipline with a minor in Statistics are not eligible.
  • Have a minimum of 27 credits remaining in your degree at the time of application (excluding the current term)
  • Have a minimum cumulative average of B- (68%)
  • In process or have taken the following courses (or equivalent ones)*:
    • BSc Year 2 students: STAT 200, 302 (or Math 302)
    • BSc Year 3 students: STAT 200, 301, 302 (or Math 302), STAT 305 or 306
    • BA students: ECON 325, 326, 323 (323 is optional)
  • Consistently achieve at least class average in Statistics courses.
  • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, time management, leadership and maturity
  • Demonstrated interest in your chosen field  
  • Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland (in person or remote)

*The following courses are highly recommended: CPSC 210, 221, 213, 310, 313, 344*

*Both STAT 305 ar 306 are highly recommended to take in 3rd year rather than one in the 3rd and the other in 4th year.

Note: Completion of at least one technical project (academic/ personal/ Hackathon) is highly recommended.

Co-op Overview Powerpoint

NOTE:  Being eligible does not automatically guarantee your acceptance into the Co-op Program.

Work terms schedules

Students applying in Year 2:
YearFall (Term 1)Winter (Term 2)Summer
2Study Term 3Study Term 4 + Apply to Co-op-
3Study Term 5 + Job SearchWork Term 1Work Term 2
4Study Term 6Study Term 7Work Term 3
5Work Term 4Study Term 8-
Students applying in Year 3:
YearFall (Term 1)Winter (Term 2)Summer
1Study Term 1Study Term 2-
2Study Term 3 Study Term 4-
3Study Term 5 + Apply to Co-op Study Term 6Work Term 1
4Work Term 2Work Term 3Work Term 4
5Study Term 7Study Term 8-

The above schedule is highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling might be available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.  

Admission Process:

  1. Applications are accepted via Scope by a specified deadline.*
  2. Applications are reviewed after the deadline and assessed based on the criteria above
  3. Shortlisted candidates are invited to intake interviews
  4. Official offers to join Science Co-op are announced (July for Spring Admission, January for Fall Admission)

*Note: Please ensure that you apply in the respective admission cycle based on your current year. Students in Year 2 that haven’t met year promotion criteria but are meeting co-op admission criteria for 3rd year are eligible to apply under Year 3 admission cycle.

Sample Jobs and Companies:

  • Statistics Canada – Junior Mathematician and Statistician
  • RBC – Data Analyst
  • Realtor – Software Engineer
  • SunLife International – Actuarial Analyst
  • BC Children’s Hospital – Data Coordinator
  • WorkSafe BC – Business Intelligence Analyst
  • National Research Council of Canada – Database Developer
  • Agriculture & Agri-food Canada – Bioinformatics Research Assistant
  • Trulioo – Business Analyst

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UBC Science Co-op

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