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Master of Science in Applied Statistics - Health Sciences

University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde, UK

Intake Sep 2023

work permit PG Work Permit

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GBP 20600

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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73

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This unique Masters in Applied Statistics in Health Sciences provides an opening to a career as an applied statistician, without having previously studied statistics. Although the programme is focused on health, the skill set provided will also equip you with the necessary training to work as an applied statistician in other areas such as insurance, finance and commerce.

The course is run in collaboration with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Statisticians from APHA, as well as those who have extensive experience in working with the National Health Service in Scotland, will provide lectures based around real-life problems and data from the health sciences.

Although the programme is focused on health, the skill set provided will also equip you with the necessary training to work as an applied statistician in other areas such as insurance, finance and commerce.

Program skills set
On the program you'll acquire:

  • In-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods that are used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting
  • Skills in using statistical software packages that are used in government, industry and commerce
  • The ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
  • Problem-solving and high numeracy skills that are widely sought after in the commercial sector
  • Practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data
  • Through the contacts with APHA and NHS staff, an understanding of what it's like to work as an applied statistician in practice including, for example, during disease outbreaks

Study with us

  • Designed for those with a background in a broad range of disciplines
  • Learn about probablity and how to analyse data
  • Gain skills in problem-solving, big data and use of statistical software packages

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Work Permit work permit PGWP

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6 IELTS Score With no band less than 5.5
    73 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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