Biostatistics [MSc]
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Postgraduate
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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The Statistics Group at Glasgow is a large group, internationally renowned for its research excellence. Our Statistics MSc programmes benefit from close links lecturers have with industry and non-governmental organisations such as NHS and SEPA. The University of Glasgow’s School of Mathematics and Statistics is ranked 4th in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2015). Our expertise spans topics including: biostatistics and statistical genetics; environmental statistics; statistical methodology; statistical modelling and the scholarship of learning and teaching in statistics. You will develop a thorough grasp of statistical methodology, before going on to apply statistical skills to solve real-life problems. You will be equipped with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician; previous study of statistics is not required. With a 94% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014, the School of Mathematics and Statistics combines both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.
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University is good and learning experience was great and its a good university which could use more space. One thing to count is that they could use theory less in the coursework.
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I had a great experience and every year was better and I had a nice time in all.
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The school is an uncommon spot and reliably is invigorating in its own specific way. It is challenging but fresh. I am having a great time here. There are many things to focus on your career
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Gabor Daniel Borics-Kurti
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Conlan Gallacher
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Oier Aristizabal
Subjects
- IT
- Statistics
- Skills and Training
- School
- GCSE Mathematics
- University
- Project
- Teaching
- Mathematics
- Genetics
Course programme
Modes of delivery of the Masters across the Statistics programmes include lectures, laboratory classes, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core courses (compulsory)- Bayesian statistics
- Biostatistics
- Generalised linear models
- Introduction to R programming
- Probability 1
- Regression models
- Statistical inference 1
- Statistics project and dissertation.
Group 1
- Data analysis
- Professional skills.
Group 2
- Data management and analytics using SAS
- Design of experiments
- Functional data analysis
- Spatial statistics
- Statistical genetics
- Time series.
1 Any student who, in the course of study for his or her first degree, has already completed the equivalent of the Probability and/or Statistical inference courses can substitute these courses by any other optional course (including optional courses offered as part of the MRes in Advanced Statistics). The choice of substituting courses is subject to approval by the Programme Director.
Summer (May – August)
Statistics project and dissertation (60) - applying statistical methods and modelling to data collected from research in a biomedical discipline, assessed by a dissertation.
Additional information
- To complete the MSc degree you must undertake a project worth 60 credits. This is a project chosen by you to investigate a challenging statistical problem, where you will investigate the background to the project; identify relevant statistical methodology, formulate and implement an appropriate analysis plan, present your work orally and in a dissertation.
- The project will integrate the subject knowledge and generic skills that you will acquire during your Masters.
- We offer a wide range of projects, and each student is allocated an individual...
Biostatistics [MSc]
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