Overview

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.This Medical Statistics course from Newcastle University 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

Career opportunities

This Medical Statistics course can provide a pathway to various careers in:

public health

pharmacy

life sciences

medical research

Potential roles for graduates with medical statistics expertise include:

Medical Statistician

Drug Developer

Data Scientist

Clinical Trials Statistician

Biostatistician

Epidemiologist

Public Health Analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Decision Modelling for Health Data Science with Advanced Topics

Advanced Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science

Clinical Trials with Advanced Topics

Experimental Design with Advanced Topics

Extreme Value Theory with Advanced Topics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

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32700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14800 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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Funding

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