Applied Statistics and Data Science

You will be taught to harness the power of data and statistics in addition to learning analysis tools such as R and Python. The knowledge and skills you learn will provide you with a platform to work across a variety of industries, go into research or undertake a PhD.

What you'll study

With our Applied Statistics and Data Science program offered at Queen Mary University of London you will learn the core fundamentals of statistics and machine learning, together with the relevant software. You will also learn about applications of these methods in areas such as business, biostatistics, medical statistics and survey sampling. This program is delivered across three semesters.

During the third semester, over the summer, you will work on a research project which will allow you to develop strong applied data science research skills.

Career paths

Successful completion of this degree will provide you with opportunities to go into industry in areas such as clinical trials, Big Pharma, Big Tech, psychology and Government agencies.

The program will also provide you with a platform to go into research or undertake a PhD.

Courses include:

• Applied statistical Modelling
• Bayesian Statistics
• Machine Learning with Phyton
• Survey Sampling
• Time Series Analysis for Business