MSc in Statistical Science

at University of Oxford

The core courses available  are:

• Applied Statistics
• Foundations of Statistical Inference
• Statistical Programming
• Computational Statistics
• Statistical Machine Learning.

Degree-level qualifications
 

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
 

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a degree course with advanced mathematical and statistical content.
   

However, entrance to the course is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent.
 

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.

GRE General Test scores
 

• No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
• Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
• Publications are not required.

Home    
£14,410

Overseas    
£32,760
 

Graduates of the MSc find employment in financial, economic, governmental, scientific and industrial areas. The MSc can also be a useful stepping stone for doctoral studies, with around a third of students on the course taking this route.