MSc Medical Statistics and Health Data Science

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name
 

• Introduction to Statistical and Epidemiological Methods
• Introduction to Regression Models
• Applied Health Data Science
• Advanced Statistics
• Advanced Epidemiology
• Study Design
• Dissertation
• Select from:
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Machine Learning and Data Mining for Health Data Science

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent). Degree must have a strong quantatative element. 
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £10,300

Overseas: full-time £22,800

You will gain the knowledge and skills to undertake a career in a wide range of professional settings including universities, research institutes, the pharmaceutical industry, public health data analysis units, central government, national health services, and other private and public organisations collecting and analysing health-related data.

With a shortage of well-trained medical statisticians and data scientists, as a graduate you will be in high demand. You will also be well placed to apply for a PhD in a range of population health research topics. The MSc prepares you to move into a career which, with further work experience and training, could develop into leadership roles, such as academics (lecturers, senior lecturers and professors of medical statistics and data science), directors of research and development in pharmaceutical companies and biotech start-ups, strategic directors of health charities or public health government policy advisers, and health data scientists in public, charity and private sector.