Statistics PGDip/MSc
This MSc has a strong theoretical and methodological component to supplement a focus on applications of statistics to real life scientific problems. You can opt to follow pathways in medical, pharmaceutical or environmental statistics, depending on your field of interest. Graduates tend to enter careers as practising statisticians or as university research assistants.
In each case you will follow a set of compulsory modules covering core theory and methods, applied statistical modelling and practical skills in topics such as statistical computing, scientific writing, presentation and consultancy. You will also study optional modules tailored to your research interests and career aspirations. Your studies are completed with a supervised in-depth dissertation aimed at solving a substantive research question.
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Essential Info
For Entry: 2013
Director of Studies: Dr Deborah Costain
Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. PgDip: nine months full-time
Entry Requirements: Second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a subject with a strong Mathematics or Statistics component Conversion modules are available
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework, examination and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.
Duration: Full time 9 Month(s)
Department: Mathematics and Statistics
Phone: +44 (0)1524 593964
Email: j.hall2@lancaster.ac.uk
Course Structure
For information on the course structure as followed by our current students, please see Lancaster University's Online Courses Handbook