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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Medical statistics is a fundamental scientific component of health research. Medical statisticians interact with biomedical researchers, epidemiologists and public health professionals and contribute to the effective translation of scientific research into patient benefits and clinical decision-making. As new biomedical problems emerge, there are exciting challenges in the application of existing tools and the development of new superior models.
The programme provides students with a sound background in statistical theory as well as specialist knowledge in medical statistics and data science skills that are essential to undertake health research studies. The taught component equips students with tools for designing and analysing studies in the fields of drug discovery, epidemiology, public health and disease prevention, in particular to evaluate new treatments, investigate associations between health outcomes and risk factors and develop risk prediction models. The research project provides hands on experience with analysis of real clinical data sets and interpretation of the results.
Who this course is for
The programme is accessible to students with undergraduate degrees in a related quantitative discipline (such as mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science), who wish to gain advanced training in theory and application of medical statistics with an aim to enter specialist employment or academic research in this area.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge of mathematical methods and linear algebra at university level and familiarity with introductory probability and statistics is required. Relevant professional experience will also be taken into consideration.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
There is an acute shortage of medical statisticians in the UK and employment opportunities are excellent. Recent graduates from this programme have been employed by clinical trials units, the pharmaceutical industry, NHS trusts and universities.
Employability
Medical statisticians enable the application of the best possible quantitative methods in health research and assist in the reliable translation of research findings to public and patients’ health care.
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) has identified medical statistics as one of the priority areas in their capacity building strategy.
Areas of employment include academic research and manufacturing with graduates securing positions with a range of employers including GlaxoSmithKline.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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