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Statistics – (M.Sc.)
University of Bergen
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| Application Deadline: | Febuary 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bergen / Norway | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bergen
The Master´s Programme in Statistics is aimed at students with an interest in statistics, who intend to qualify for research, development or teaching, and who seek employment where education in statistics is required or considered an advantage.
Within the master´s programme in statistics you can choose among the following specialisations:
- Data analysis
- Financial and insurance mathematics
- Mathematical statistics
The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Statistics. It is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits).
Contents
Compulsory courses
A master´s programme in statistics consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with the academic supervisor.
Master thesis credits
The master´s thesis will be a research based work. This requires that you as a student have obtained sufficient knowledge of the relevant field. In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. At this programme it is possible to have a 30 study point thesis, extending the course part of the programme to 90 study points.
Teaching methods
In the work with your master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The master´s programme in statistics aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of statistical methodics and statistical methods. The subject of the thesis decides which methods that would be used.
Professional Prospects
The master program in Statistics educates candidates that are strongly demanded within industry, research, higher education and administration work related to these fields. Knowledge about statistics has become important in many parts of society.
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Requirements
A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language.
Prerequisites
Your bachelor´s degree must contain at least one and a half year of mathematics covering calculus, linear algebra and statistics - with first class results. Applicants with 2nd Class, Upper Division/B average or the equivalent will not be considered for admission.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The University of Bergen is one of three Norwegian universities accredited by the US Department of Education. That means that, for more than twenty years now, it has been possible for American students wishing to study at the University of Bergen to apply for financial support from the American student loan programme (FFELP) under the US Department of Education. UiB's accreditation entails regular thorough evaluations of its quality systems by external evaluators.
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