Medical Statistics (Taught)
- MS
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Postgraduate
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Course summary
As medical data continues to grow, this specialist Master’s degree will equip you with the expertise to analyse and interpret medical data effectively. You’ll learn how to harness this growing resource and tackle complex medical challenges with confidence.
Our Medical Statistics MSc is ideal for anyone looking to build a career in the medical and health sciences industries. You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of statistical methods and data science.
You’ll also learn how to:
design efficient clinical studies which give high-quality evidence
use data to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new drugs
apply causal inference methods to ensure robust answers to important health questions
Newcastle University has a long-standing history in medical research, and our expertise are globally recognised.
During your degree, you’ll explore topics such as:
clinical trials
epidemiology and causal inference
health economics and decision theory
For your dissertation project, you'll work with leading academics who are actively involved in high-profile medical statistics research. They're well-connected to the medical and health sciences field.
Our leading reputation and strong ties to industry mean you’ll learn from guest speakers from prominent international medical and health sciences companies.
Modules
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Entry requirements
A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in mathematical sciences or another quantitative degree with a formal mathematical component. Examples include, but are not limited to, computer sciences, economics, engineering and similar disciplines.
Applicants from a non-standard background and individuals with strong relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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