Master's Programme in Biostatistics, 120 ECTS

Biostatistics is the joint term for a number of statistical methods and models that have proven particularly useful within certain biological and medical applications. These include clinical trials in the pharmaceuticals area, survival analysis – which compares life lengths of different groups, and epidemiology – which studies risk factors behind illnesses.

Biostatisticians work in sectors such as pharmaceutical companies, consultancy firms, public authorities and institutes and medical research.

The Master’s Programme in Biostatistics is a two-year programme aimed towards students holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics, and who wish to specialise in Biostatistics. The programme is also an excellent preparation for graduate studies in Mathematical Statistics.

Coursework contains compulsory courses in statistical models and computation, as well as a minimum of 30 credits in Biostatistics. Remaining 45 credits of coursework are chosen by the student among courses in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and the Biosciences. The programme concludes with a master’s thesis (30 credits).