The Master of Science in Statistics program is ideal for students who are preparing for professional positions or doctoral programs in statistics and other quantitative fields. Thesis and non-thesis options are available, and students may enroll full-time or part-time. Use of statistical software packages, available in all university computer labs, is required for most courses.

Our MSc in Operational Research and Applied Statistics aims to equip you with the necessary analytical skills, methods and ways of thinking to tackle and analyse complex organisational problems, help make better decisions, and become confident statistical analysts. This course is ideal training and experience for those looking for career opportunities in areas such as Operational Research, management science, statistics, management consultancy, business analytics, supply chain management, and government operational research/statistics.

The goal of the UCD MSc Statistical Data Science is to train the new generation of data scientists, by empowering them with a broad range of foundational and applied skills in statistics and machine learning. On completion of the MSc Statistical Data Science, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of statistical concepts, apply advanced statistical reasoning, techniques, and models in the analysis of real data, and employ technical computing skills.

You are a part-qualified actuary or a graduate from a recognised BSc or MSc in Actuarial Science or any other recognised programme with an actuarial flavour. You have covered most of the material from the Core Principle subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent from other professional bodies).

The MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics (ASI) is a full-time master’s programme designed to nurture high-calibre actuaries to meet Asia’s growing demand. Built on the highly successful BBA in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis (IFAA) and augmented by the unparalleled academic and career support of the CUHK Business School, the programme will help you develop adaptable skills for a variety of actuarial or analytical roles, be it in insurance companies, banks, financial institutions, or InsurTech start-ups.

Apply the skills learned in statistical analysis to a variety of industries, including insurance, marketing, government, health care, and more.

Our online MSc in Applied Statistics is a conversion course, that offers the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you have never studied statistics before.

Our online MSc in Applied Statistics in Finance is a conversion course, that offers the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you have never studied statistics before.

Our online MSc in Applied Statistics with Data Science is a conversion course, that offers the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you've never studied statistics before.

The Probability and Statistics group in the Department of Mathematics have a long-standing reputation and experience of offering one year, high quality taught courses in areas of Statistics leading to the degree of MSc. These courses have aimed to offer thorough professional training which prepare students to embark on statistical careers in a variety of areas. (There is a shortage of statisticians trained to postgraduate level in the UK and the employment prospects for such people remain good.) They have also provided a very good foundation for further study at PhD level.

The primary mission of the MS degree program in Mathematics and Statistics is to prepare students for professional careers in disciplines which make use of the mathematical and statistical sciences. The curriculum is intended for individuals who have strong backgrounds, but not necessarily baccalaureate degrees, in mathematics.

The MSc in Actuarial Science provides a strong grounding in the mathematics of actuarial science and addresses both the current and future needs of the industry. The programme incorporates all mathematical techniques, in particular from the fields of probability and statistics, a modern actuary could not do without. Our programme offers the following exemptions under the IFoA's new Curriculum 2019: CS1, CS2 (Actuarial Statistics) and CM2 (Actuarial Mathematics). If you are interested in developing a career as an actuary, this programme of study will provide the ideal entry platform into a broad range of employment sectors, such as Insurance, Finance and Risk Management.

Our course is led by academics from the health sector and higher education, including statisticians from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and experienced professionals from the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. They will provide lectures on real-life health science problems and data.

Since the Fall of 2015, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has offered the Master of Science in Analytics with a concentration in Data Science degree. Instruction is provided by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Analytics Program. The curriculum provides students with a rigorous training in computational, mathematical, and statistical methods to prepare them for careers in data science and analytics.

In this flexible-credit master of science program, you will learn advanced quantitative research techniques and apply them to critical policy issues across the social, behavioral, and health sciences, preparing for a career as an applied statistician or data scientist or for doctoral study.