Mathematics and Statistics

Welcome from the Chair 

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at UNBC! Here you’ll find small classes, a close-knit community, and professors who will know you by name and take a personal interest in your success.

Supporting Your Success

From your first day, you’ll be supported through the Mathematics Academic Centre for Excellence (MACE), a space to work with peers, connect with teaching assistants and faculty, and build confidence in your learning. Our faculty are here to guide your studies, mentor you, and help you grow inside and outside the classroom.

Pathways and Opportunities

A degree in mathematics or statistics opens doors everywhere: finance, technology, healthcare, government, research, and education. Our graduates are well-prepared for careers across Canada and beyond, and many go on to graduate study at leading institutions.

At the undergraduate level, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, combine your passion for math with other fields through joint degrees in Physics, Economics, Chemistry, or Computer Science, or keep your options open with flexible minors. Graduate students can explore advanced topics in depth through our Master of Science program and play a key role in the department as researchers, mentors, and teachers.

Students also gain real-world experience through summer research projects, data analysis with community partners, and collaborations with engineering and health sciences. Outside the classroom, many join student clubs and events that build friendships and add to the sense of community.

Excellence and Community

Our faculty include award-winning teachers and active researchers who bring innovation and support into the classroom. You’ll learn from experts who are deeply committed to helping you succeed.

Above all, we value collaboration, equity, and curiosity—creating a place where ideas are shared openly, and where students and professors work together as a community.

An Invitation

We invite you to join us—explore your interests, connect with peers, and discover where mathematics and statistics can take you. Whether you are a student or a parent reading this, know that you’ll be part of a department that celebrates success and supports every step of the journey.

Welcome to the adventure. We can’t wait to see the path you’ll create.

Warm regards,

Dr. Dan Ryan

Chair, Department of Mathematics & Statistics