Medical Statistics
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must:
- hold either a first degree at Second Class Honours (2:2) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC.
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- hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.
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- have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.
If you have not previously studied in the UK, you can check our guide to international equivalent qualifications for our master's degrees.
For the MSc Medical Statistics it is preferred that students should normally have obtained a mathematically-based first degree which includes some statistics. Graduates from other fields who have quantitative skills and some familiarity with statistical ideas may also apply.
As part of the admissions process all suitable applicants will be invited to interview. Applicants who live overseas will be offered a video or telephone interview and those who live in the UK will be invited to LSHTM. We are also happy to interview UK applicants by video or telephone if preferred, due to work or study commitments.
We accept students from a variety of backgrounds, so a mathematics or statistics-related degree is not necessary in order to be accepted onto the MSc Medical Statistics. What is most important is a firm mathematical foundation. In particular, we require: a good working grasp of elementary calculus; familiarity with matrix algebra; and good working basic algebra, including logarithms and exponents. Some familiarity with elementary probability theory is also helpful.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to meet these requirements: Band B.
It is possible to apply without English language test results however the results of a test may be listed as a condition of an offer of admission. Please see our English language requirements for more information.
Intercalating students
You will need the equivalent of a bachelor's degree to undertake an MSc. This will usually require you to have a BSc degree or have completed the first three years of your medical degree. More information on intercalating an MSc at LSHTM.
Access and widening participation
At LSHTM we are committed to ensuring that students from all backgrounds feel encouraged to apply to study with us. To that end, we have introduced an innovative contextual admissions system that is designed to consider any barriers applicants may have faced and take account of the circumstances in which their grades have been achieved, rather than relying on results alone. More information on widening participation at LSHTM.
Months of entry
September
Course content
There’s a vast amount of healthcare data in the world. And growing demand for medical statisticians who can analyse it to solve the biggest challenges in medicine.
Study MSc Medical Statistics to combine your passion for healthcare with your analytical mindset. Help to advance medical knowledge, prevent diseases, improve treatments, and influence government health policies. From designing clinical studies to identifying the causes of diseases, you’ll develop the specialist skills you need to play a vital role in global health and development.
What you will learn
- Discover how to select appropriate clinical study designs and apply statistical techniques to analyse health data
- Learn to apply the theory and practice of statistics to clinical trials, epidemiology, and public health
- Gain knowledge of different areas of medical statistics and delve into questions of causality
- Answer medical questions and communicate your analysis to clinicians, scientists, patients and other statisticians
- Identify and explore your personal interests, ready to hit the ground running once you graduate.
Find out more about the MSc Medical Statistics programme on the LSHTM website.
Information for international students
The final closing dates for all taught Master’s applications for entry in the 2024/25 academic year is Sunday 21 July 2024 at 23:59 UK time for all students requiring a Student visa.
Find out more about the MSc Medical Statistics programme on the LSHTM website.
Fees and funding
For up to date information on funding available for postgraduate programmes at LSHTM, please visit our website.
Early application fee reduction for UK MSc Students 2024-25
Apply early and lock-in lower fees. If you are a student from the UK (and have a home fee status), you will be eligible to receive a 5% reduction in your tuition fee if you submit your application by Friday 5 April 2024 and subsequently register onto one of our in-person MSc programmes (some exclusions apply, see detailed terms and conditions).
You must be applying for full-time study on a programme starting in September 2024; be funding your fees yourself; and be a new applicant.
If you meet the above criteria and submit your application by the deadline, you will automatically receive the tuition fee discount.
Next Generation Scholarships
LSHTM is offering 10 scholarships to support students in the completion of an MSc degree at LSHTM. These initiatives are designed to enable excellent students from groups who have been historically underrepresented in Higher Education at the postgraduate level to study, feel a sense of belonging and succeed at LSHTM. Find out more and apply by 6 April 2024.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- study@lshtm.ac.uk