Program Overview
The Biostatistics at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biostatistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bayesian statistics
- Biostatistics
- Generalised linear models
- Introduction to R programming
- Probability 1
- Regression models
- Statistical inference 1
- Statistics project and dissertation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of Upper Second Class or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry Requirements:
A first degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree, normally 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).
Graduates who only have A-Level Mathematics (at grade A or better), or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme. However such candidates are required to work through self-study material provided and attend a pre-sessional course on Elementary Mathematics (to be taught in the two weeks preceding the start of the teaching period of semester 1).
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months