Statistics (Medical Statistics) MSc

at University College London

Compulsory modules
 

•  Statistical Inference
•  Medical Statistics 1
•  Medical Statistics 2
•  Foundation Fortnight
•  Statistical Models and Data Analysis
•  Statistical Computing
•  Applied Bayesian Methods
•  Research Project

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge of mathematical methods and linear algebra at university level and familiarity with introductory probability and statistics is required. Relevant professional experience will also be taken into consideration.

UK students
£12,900    

International students
£32,100    

Medical statisticians enable the application of the best possible quantitative methods in health research and assist in the reliable translation of research findings to public and patients’ health care.

The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) has identified medical statistics as one of the priority areas in their capacity building strategy.

Areas of employment include academic research and manufacturing with graduates securing positions with a range of employers including GlaxoSmithKline.