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Overview
This Statistics and Operational Research programme from The University of Edinburgh will prepare you for work in areas such as the medical and health industry, government, the financial sector and any other area where modern statistical tools and OR techniques are used. You will also develop the wider skills required for solving problems, working in teams and time management.
You will be able to identify appropriate statistical or operational techniques, which can be applied to practical problems, and will acquire extensive skills in modelling using the packages R for Statistics and Arena for simulation.
Career opportunities
This programme is ideal for students who wish to apply their statistics and operational research knowledge within a wide range of sectors including the medical and health sector, government and finance. The advanced problem-solving skills you will develop will be highly prized by many employers.
Accreditation
This MSc is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
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Courses Included:- Bayesian Theory
- Fundamentals of Operational Research
- Fundamentals of Optimization
- Generalised Regression Models
- Methodology, Modelling and Consulting Skills
- Simulation
- Statistical Programming
- Statistical Research Skills
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science View 216 other Masters in Statistics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business.
- Your degree must have included substantial mathematics content, including calculus (including calculus of several variables), linear algebra, probability, statistics and statistical theory. Detailed information is available from the School of Mathematics website.
- You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
14400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14400 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Part-time fees per year
- Home: £7,200
- International/EU: £13,150
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- School of Mathematics funding
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