Statistics in University College Dublin, Ireland

Statistics in University College Dublin

According to The New York Times, statistics is the number one career for the 21st century. In Ireland, employers can't find enough qualified graduates and now is the time to choose to study for a degree with a great future. Wherever data is collected, statistics and data analytics skills are required. Statisticians develop mathematical models for uncertainty and investigate their properties and applicability. The power of modern computing continues to have a major impact on both the development and applicability of statistical methods in almost every area of science, business and industry.

All of the sciences, especially the biological sciences, have in recent years become more quantitative and the skills gained from studying Statistics in UCD Science complement all of the University’s Science degrees. Combining Statistics with a degree in any of the sciences will increase your employability.

Statisticians play a key role in virtually all areas of science and society:

• In the pharmaceutical industry, statistical modelling is vital in developing new drugs
• Statisticians help businesses investigate their customer behaviour to enhance their profitability
• Statistical skills are key in the new emerging areas of bioscience, such as genetics and bio-informatics
• Training in statistical science is valued in many industries such as finance, environmental science, economic analysis, medicine, education, health and social services, and many areas of government
  
  With a Statistics degree you will be in demand as more and more employers are seeking to hire statisticians. There has never been a better time to take this degree. There are various opportunities for graduate study in statistics in both taught and research programmes, and a number of our graduates complete further studies.