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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Medical Statistics
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. OR 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. OR Have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. For the MSc Medical Statistics it is preferred that students should normally have obtained a mathematically-based first degree which includes some statistics. However, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds, so a mathematics or statistics-related degree is not necessary in order to be accepted on to the MSc. What is most important is a solid foundations in mathematics. In particular, we require a good working grasp of probability theory, calculus, basic algebra including logarithms and exponents, and familiarity with matrix algebra. 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. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Medical Statistics, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
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.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. OR 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. OR Have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. For the MSc Medical Statistics it is preferred that students should normally have obtained a mathematically-based first degree which includes some statistics. However, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds, so a mathematics or statistics-related degree is not necessary in order to be accepted on to the MSc. What is most important is a solid foundations in mathematics. In particular, we require a good working grasp of probability theory, calculus, basic algebra including logarithms and exponents, and familiarity with matrix algebra. 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. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Medical Statistics, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. OR 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. OR Have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. For the MSc Medical Statistics it is preferred that students should normally have obtained a mathematically-based first degree which includes some statistics. However, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds, so a mathematics or statistics-related degree is not necessary in order to be accepted on to the MSc. What is most important is a solid foundations in mathematics. In particular, we require a good working grasp of probability theory, calculus, basic algebra including logarithms and exponents, and familiarity with matrix algebra. 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. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Medical Statistics, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. OR 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. OR Have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. For the MSc Medical Statistics it is preferred that students should normally have obtained a mathematically-based first degree which includes some statistics. However, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds, so a mathematics or statistics-related degree is not necessary in order to be accepted on to the MSc. What is most important is a solid foundations in mathematics. In particular, we require a good working grasp of probability theory, calculus, basic algebra including logarithms and exponents, and familiarity with matrix algebra. 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. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Medical Statistics, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. A postgraduate-only, specialist university located in Bloomsbury, London, and with international sites, LSHTM has a long-established reputation for world-leading research into public and global health.
Founded in 1899, LSHTM has been a pioneering force in global research and teaching for over 125 years. It has cultivated a strong network of academics, partners and over 35,500 alumni in 190 countries.
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