Course summary
Our online MSc in Applied Statistics in Health Sciences is a conversion course, offering the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you have never studied statistics before. You will be supported programme by members of staff who work directly with industry to develop skills which are relevant to current areas of research including population health and medicine, animal and plant health, finance and business. Students will gain skills in:
- problem solving
- analysis and manipulation of complex data
- the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting
- effective communication of statistics
Modules
Foundations of Probability & Statistics; Data Analytics in R; Applied Statistical Modelling; Medical Statistics; Bayesian Spatial Statistics; Effective Statistical Consultancy; Risk Analysis; Survey Design & Analysis; Research Project.
Assessment method
The form of assessment varies for each class. For most classes the assessment involves both coursework and examinations.
Entry requirements
Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent; mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard. Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply. For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted. Applicants are required to have some prior mathematical knowledge, for e.g. A level or equivalent in; calculus; linear algebra; differential equations. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9050 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9050 | Year 1 |
| International | £19400 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ