Advanced Statistics MSc

University of Glasgow

This Masters in Advanced Statistics will provide you with knowledge and experience of the principles, theory and practical skills of statistics.

Why this programme

• The Statistics Group at Glasgow is a large group, internationally renowned for its research excellence.
• Our expertise spans topics including: biostatistics and statistical genetics environmental statistics statistical methodology statistical modelling and the scholarship of learning and teaching in statistics.
• Our research groups have strong connections to external organisations such as NHS, SEPA, CEH and others.
• The Masters in Advanced Statistics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
• Our Statistics MSc programmes benefit from close links lecturers have with industry and non-governmental organisations such as NHS and SEPA.
• You will be taught by world-leading experts in their fields and will participate in an extensive and varied seminar programme, are taught by internationally renowned lecturers and experience a wide variety of projects.
• You will develop a thorough grasp of statistical methodology, before going on to apply statistical skills to solve real-life problems.
• Our students graduate with a varied skill set, including core professional skills, and a portfolio of substantive applied and practical work.
• You will be equipped with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician previous study of statistics is not required.