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The MPhil in Biostatistics is a research-focused program offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Our biostatistics group conducts cutting-edge research across various statistical domains, including survival analysis, longitudinal studies, Bayesian methods, biological/behavioral data analysis, and spatial statistics. Collaborative opportunities exist in clinical trials, genetics, infectious disease research, and data visualization, though prospective students are encouraged to contact us about other potential research directions.
Through partnerships with our University's School of Life Sciences, School of Health and Social Care, and the Institute for Social and Economic Research, students gain access to interdisciplinary research projects.
Pursuing a mathematics research degree helps you acquire valuable skills while boosting your professional profile. This program also serves as excellent preparation for PhD studies and academic pursuits.
Our alumni have secured positions at prestigious institutions including the Met Office, Ministry of Defence, and financial firms in London's business district. With strong demand for quantitative skills across all economic sectors, our graduates find rewarding opportunities both in the UK and internationally.