Department of Statistics

Turning data into insight for informed decisions.

Started in October 2015 as a unit of the Department of Mathematics, the Programme is geared towards providing broad training in Statistics to ensure efficient management of industries, banks, and the nation's economy.

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2Degree Pathways
2015Year Established
Theory &Methodology
Multi-Disciplinary Focus
Our Focus Areas

Breadth and Diversity of Statistics

Statistics theory programme

Theoretical Statistics

Building a robust foundational background for specialized further studies.

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Applied Statistics programme

Applied Statistics

Solving problems in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Economics.

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Data Management programme

Data Management

Transferable skills for non-statistics related employment and commerce.

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Social Planning programme

Planning & Policy

Application to industrial, economic, environmental, and social planning.

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Department Philosophy

A Multidisciplinary Approach

The Statistics department is an academic unit with interests in applications of Statistics to a wide variety of scientific disciplines. This is represented through strong research and training programs covering the breadth and diversity of the subject in theory, methodology, and practice.

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Admissions

4-Year Full Time Programme (UTME)

Candidates seeking admission into the 4-year degree programme must possess:

  • At least five O'Level credit passes in WAEC SSCE/GCE/NECO SSCE/GCE, or TC II, in not more than two sittings.
  • Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least three Science or Social Sciences Subjects (or a combination).

UTME Subject Requirements:

  • Use of English
  • Mathematics
  • Any two science or social science subjects (or a combination).
Admissions

3-Year Direct Entry Programme

In addition to the UTME requirements, candidates may be considered for the 3-Year programme with any of the following:

  • At least two A-Level passes (GCE/HSC) in Mathematics/Statistics and a relevant Science or Social Science (Economics, Accounting, Geography, Business Studies).
  • A merit level pass in UNIBEN Diplomas: DDP, DSLT, DAIC, DME, DICE, Geology (DCS), Computer Science (DCS), Accounting/Banking, Maritime Studies (DMS), or JUPEB.
  • An Upper Credit Diploma from other recognized Universities in the areas listed above.
  • OND (Upper Credit) in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, or SLT.
  • HND (Lower Credit) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or SLT.
  • NCE (Credit level) in Mathematics and Statistics/Economics/Computer Science, with an overall Credit level pass.
  • A B.Sc. degree in Sciences or Social Sciences with at least 3rd Class Honours.
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Head of Department & Department Leaders

Head of Department

Head of Department

PROF.A.IDUSERI

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Classroom learning

Students working with data

Data practice

Student project discussion

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