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MSc Applied Statistics in Health Sciences (online) at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Online part-time MSc taught by academics working in the health sector, including statisticians from the Animal and Plant Health Agency and NHS Scotland, using real-life health sciences data. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Duration: 2 or 3 years part-time online; stand-alone modules over a maximum of 5 years  |  Intake: September or January  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Statistical methods applied to health sciences problems, delivered entirely online, with an MSc project.

Career pathways

Graduates are sought as statisticians and data analysts by pharmaceutical, medical research and public health employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent with mathematical training to A Level or equivalent (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations). Relevant experience or professional qualifications welcome; for Australia and Canada normal degrees in relevant disciplines accepted. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; other tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are accepted.

Intake: September or January

Duration: 2 or 3 years part-time online; stand-alone modules over a maximum of 5 years

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