
Overview
A postgraduate qualification in Medical Statistics is a statistics qualification that is focused on careers in the medical area.
With applications ranging from biomedical laboratory research, clinical medicine, and health promotion, to national and global systems of health care; you will study how to design and analyse research to identify the real causes of health issues – as distinct from chance variation.
Career
As a graduate of the Master of Medical Statistics programme at University of Auckland you will be skilled in a focused area of expertise, and better equipped to find employment in your chosen field. The MSc is a vital qualification if you want to pursue employment in a research-led area, or progress further academically.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced SAS Programing
- Topics in Official Statistics
- Topics in Statistical Education
- Probability Theory
- Stochastic Processes
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
120 or 240
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Disciplines
Mathematics Human Medicine Statistics View 19 other Masters in Statistics in New ZealandExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Taught/Research 120 points
- You must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution), in a similar field to your intended specialisation. You will need a GPE of 5.0.
Taught/Research 240 points
- You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science in a similar field to your intended specialisation at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
28368 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28368 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
5056 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5056 USD per year during 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$8,625.60 – $9,996
- International: NZ$48,386 – $48,622
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.