MSc Medical Statistics and Health Data Science at University of Bristol

Programme overview

We are a top 10 UK University and ranked 57th globally (QS World University Rankings 2027). The MSc in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science will enable you to engage with the complex statistical and data science healthcare challenges facing the global community, providing exceptional training in statistical and computational methods. As a medical statistician or health data scientist you will play a vital role in improving the health of populations by conducting statistical research (such as designing clinical trials and epidemiological studies, analysing data and interpreting results) to advance medical knowledge, track or prevent diseases, and improve medications and treatments.

What you will study

Teaching methods include lectures, practicals, group work, and workshops. The taught units form a significant part of the overall degree, comprising compulsory and optional components that will allow you to customise your studies based on your individual interests. The dissertation is a compulsory element.

Career pathways

You will gain the knowledge and skills for careers in a wide range of professional settings including universities, the pharmaceutical industry, central government, national health services, and other private and public organisations collecting and analysing health data. There is great demand for well-trained medical statisticians and health data scientists in today's job market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computing, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Operational Research, Physics, Statistics, or Systems Engineering. OR If your degree subject is not listed above, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a STEM or Social Science subject, and you will also need: Either: A-level Mathematics (or international equivalent) at grade A or above. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,200 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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