Master of Science in Statistics and Applied Probability

University of Nottingham - University Park Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 24,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1948

Total Students: 48,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Statistics and Applied Probability

Program Overview

Are you considering a career as a professional statistician in industry? This course will provide you with the necessary advanced knowledge and skills. This masters course differs from the Statistics MSc, by providing specialised training in probability models, particularly suited for roles in business and finance.

Well qualified statisticians and those skilled in using probability models are in demand world-wide as the amount of digital data we generate increases. Employment opportunities are broad in sectors such as:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Finance
  • Business analytics
  • Healthcare
  • Government policy
  • Operations research and logistics

Course structure

You'll study three compulsory modules covering the fundamentals of statistics and stochastic models. This will provide the basis for the remaining optional modules. These include options such as Mathematical Finance and Statistical Machine Learning.

You will learn to develop, implement, and test advanced statistical techniques, learn how to interpret large and complex data, and to extract relevant insights from it. The masters will enable you to develop computing skills in using R too. The course can lead to careers in data science, healthcare and the digital economy.

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