Statistics MSc

UCL (University College London)

Statistical science skills are powerful tools that play a valuable role in all pure and applied sciences, as well as in finance, commerce and medicine. The quantitative skills training provided by this MSc can lead to new and exciting opportunities in industry, healthcare, government, commerce or research. The programme takes a broad-based approach to statistics, providing up-to-date training in the major applications and an excellent balance between theory and application. It covers modern ideas in statistics including applied Bayesian methods, generalised linear modelling and object-oriented statistical computing, together with a grounding in traditional statistical theory and methods. The programme is also flexible. By selecting an appropriate combination of optional modules and a suitable project, students can choose to specialise in the following areas: biostatistics, applied stochastic modelling, quantitative decision making, quantitative analysis for industry, financial mathematics. The first of these has been formalised as a separate award. 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 statistical theory and applications to enable them to enter specialist employment or academic research. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.