MSc Medical Statistics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Science)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate understanding of a range of statistical methods for the analysis of medical data;
- embark on a programme of research as a research student;
- undertake data analysis for a wide variety of medical data;
- exercise key programming skills with a focus on data analysis using a range of software;
- undertake career as a medical statistician;
- explain statistical methods and results of statistical analysis in both written and verbal form, to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- undertake a substantial statistical project under supervision.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree in statistics;
- evaluating the quality of research data and selecting suitable methods of analysis;
- setting targets for project work under supervision;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
- evidencing an ability to select and conduct appropriate data analyses;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to analysing medical data;
- drawing on mathematical and clinical perspectives on medical research;
- evaluating and criticising existing analyses and conclusions;
- make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.