A pathway program offers international students a way into undergraduate and graduate programs at universities around the world. Intensive language courses are paired with academic courses to move students through a year of their chosen degree.

What is a pathway program in statistics? When an individual wants to participate academically in a country with a different native language, a pathway program offers language instruction in that native language. Students who want to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in statistics could apply to schools offering this bridge, increasing their fluency in the native language and their comprehension of statistics, economics, and finance.

As participants work through this academic opportunity, they may develop a stronger ability to think critically. They may find they have honed their time-management skills. While students complete work in the language portion of the classes and the statistics portion, their ability to communicate effectively in business and personal situations may improve.

Naturally, the cost of a pathway program in statistics varies from one university to another. If a student participates full-time, it may take a year to complete; if he or she chooses to participate during the evenings and on weekends, time for completion may extend beyond this timeframe. Details such as this can affect the overall cost of participation.

Graduates from a pathway opportunity may choose to pursue a higher degree or may decide to move directly into the job market as data scientists, statisticians, trial statisticians, animal health statisticians, data analysts, machine learning developers, or econometricians. Many of these positions are fairly competitive. Participants may combine their academic work in statistics with an area of specialization, such as environmental science or technology, to improve their employment opportunities.

Pathway programs in statistics are offered by many institutions around the world. Many of these opportunities are available in an online format. These options are especially helpful for individuals who live in remote areas. To learn more, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.