Statistics

The Statisticscourse from Lancaster University taught by internationally recognised experts in the field, we believe that the best statistics start with a real-world challenge and end with a real-world solution. With a perfect blend of mathematical theory and practical application, you will develop an advanced understanding of statistical inference, gaining the modelling skills needed to solve scientific, industrial and social challenges. We provide many opportunities for you to gain practical experience in data analysis, coding algorithms, machine learning approaches and more.

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of our MSc Statistics, you will be highly employable thanks to your in-depth specialist knowledge and wealth of technical and transferable skills. In our data-driven society, you will have a range of career options in finance, banking and insurance, government, pharmaceutical and health research, education, environmental science and industry. The starting salary for many graduate statistical roles is highly competitive, and popular career options include:

• Statistician
• Medical statistician
• Biostatistician
• Government statistician
• Epidemiologist
• Data scientist
• Actuary
• Financial analyst
• Statistical consultant
• University lecturer (contingent on first successfully completing a PhD)

This Master’s also serves as good preparation for further study at the PhD level.

Courses include:

• Advanced Statistical Modelling

• Computing and Algorithms for Statistics

• Estimation and Inference

• Statistics Dissertation

• Clinical Trials

• Deep Learning

• Epidemiology and Disease Modelling