Master of Science in Applied Statistics - Health Sciences
University of Strathclyde
UK,Scotland
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 23,200/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1948
Total Students: 23,000 +
Int. Students: 3,700 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Applied Statistics - Health Sciences
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
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 23,200 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Strathclyde
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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