Master of Science in Statistics

Summary

The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.

Programme overview

Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. Late Year Semester will start in November.

120-point MSc

Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options.

240-point MSc

If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options.

Statistics

Statistics applies to almost any field, ranging from scientific research to business management and media analysis. From designing an experiment to evaluate the effects of a new treatment for a disease, to analysing a set of data gathered by an ecologist - the diversity of applications of statistics is immense.

There are different options to consider when choosing your postgraduate qualification in Statistics. While the taught masters is a programme with a professional focus and essential to work as a professional statistician, the research masters is an advanced programme to develop your research skills with the intention to progress to doctoral study in Statistics. This subject also available in faculty of arts.

Areas of research interests open to exploration include:

• Analysis of survey data
• Astrostatistics
• Bayesian statistics
• Biostatistics and novel regression methodologies
• Case control sampling and extension
• Experimental design and quality improvement
• Forensic statistics
• Human genomics and bioinformatics
• Linear and non-linear statistical modelling
• Medical statistics
• Sample survey theory
• Statistical computing
• Statistical computing and the “R” statistical programming language
• Statistical ecology and bioinformatics
• Statistical genetics
• Statistics education
• Operations research and stochastic processes
• Non-parametric statistics

Where can postgraduate study in Statistics take you?

Statisticians are found in all branches of Government and commerce. Other opportunities for graduates include product testing, market research, health economics and advertising.

Jobs related to Statistics

• Actuary
• Environmental statistician
• Forensic statistician
• Government statistician
• Health economist
• Market research statistician
• Medical statistician
• Operations research
• Pharmaceutical statistician
• Researcher
• Sports statistician
• Statistical consultant

1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.