The Diploma in Applied Statistics is a one-academic year programme and equivalent to Level 1 of a B. Sc. Degree in Statistics. An academic year consists of two semesters and a semester consists of 20-24 weeks that may be spread over six calendar- months. The successful students would be able to register for the Higher Diploma in Applied Statistics offered by the IASSL.

To be eligible for admission to the Diploma Programme in Applied Statistics, a candidate should have one of the following:

1. A minimum of three passes at the G.C.E.(A/L) examination in any stream with Mathematics/ Higher Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics/ Business Statistics as a subject, or
2. A minimum of three passes at G.C.E.(A/L) examination in any stream and a minimum of ‘B’ pass for Mathematics at G.C.E.(O/L), or
3. Secured an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Executive Council.