Program Overview

Overview

The Medical Statistics MSc is a taught Master's degree that equips students with expertise in quantitative healthcare, enabling them to analyze and interpret medical data effectively. This specialist degree is ideal for those looking to build a career in the medical and health sciences industries.

What You'll Learn

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Clinical trials
• Epidemiology and causal inference
• Health economics and decision theory
• Statistical methodology
• Probabilistic reasoning
• Data management
• Data integration
• Data handling

How You'll Learn

The course is delivered through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical computer lab sessions
• Group work Students will also have access to specialist software and tools, including Numbas learning software, and will be supported by the University's Digital Learning Team.

Your Development

The course aims to develop students' research skills, including proposing, executing, and reporting on an extended research project. Students will also gain practical skills in:

• Critically evaluating research
• Storing, manipulating, and presenting data
• Applying statistical software for data analysis and interpretation
• Communicating data analysis insights to diverse audiences

Your Future

The Medical Statistics MSc 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

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked:

• Global Top 140 University (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Global Top 160 University (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
• Top 200 for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)

Facilities

Students will have access to the University's facilities, including the computer cluster and new Learning Lab in the School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics. Collaborations with the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) and other industry partners will also enhance the learning experience.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are:

• Home students: £14,800 per year (full-time)
• International students: £32,700 per year (full-time) The University offers a range of scholarships, including Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements for 2026 entry are:

• A 2:1 BSc honors degree, or international equivalent, in mathematical sciences or another quantitative degree with a formal mathematical component.
• English language requirements: IELTS, Pearson, Duolingo English Test, or TOEFL.

How to Apply

The course starts in September, and there is no application closing date. However, international students are recommended to apply at least two months before the course starts. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK. The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process.