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Statistics – (M.Sc.)

University of Glasgow

School of Mathematics and Statistics
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Location: Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: Dutch  English 
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Location of University of Glasgow

Core courses

* Probability
* Statistical inference
* Introduction to R
* Regression models
* Generalised linear models
* Data analysis
* Professional skills
* Data-analysis project (leading to a dissertation).

Optional courses

You will choose five optional courses from

* Multivariate methods
* Biostatistics
* Sampling and databases
* Bayesian statistics (from 2012)
* Introduction to population studies
* Principles of probability and statistics
* Design of statistical investigations
* Time series
* Environmental statistics
* Advanced Bayesian methods (from 2012)
* Statistical genetics
* Spatial statistics
* Meta-analysis.


Contents

Core courses

* Probability
* Statistical inference
* Introduction to R
* Regression models
* Generalised linear models
* Data analysis
* Professional skills
* Data-analysis project (leading to a dissertation).

Optional courses

You will choose five optional courses from

* Multivariate methods
* Biostatistics
* Sampling and databases
* Bayesian statistics (from 2012)
* Introduction to population studies
* Principles of probability and statistics
* Design of statistical investigations
* Time series
* Environmental statistics
* Advanced Bayesian methods (from 2012)
* Statistical genetics
* Spatial statistics
* Meta-analysis.

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Requirements

An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in mathematics and Level-2 courses in calculus and linear algebra at the University of Glasgow). Previous study of statistics is not required.

English language If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

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