Mathematics: Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 1.99 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 20.8 k / Year(s)  
70 place StudyQA ranking:5604 Duration:24 months

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This specialisation incorporates quantitative modeling and methods of data analysis for clinical and epidemiological research (e.g. survival analysis).

The Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences master's specialisation is organised jointly by groups at different institutes and universities: Mathematical Institute, Leiden University; Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University; Department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Leiden University Medical Center; Department of Mathematics, VU University Amsterdam; Biometris Applied Statistics, Wageningen University and Research centre. Together these institutes have expertise in a wide area of statistical science and its applications, both practical and theoretical. Many of the scientific staff members are involved in other educational tasks, or are specialised in research and statistical consultation.

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This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Previous education: BSc degree in Mathematics or with a BSc major in Mathematics, or a relevant field (see website Knowledge minimum: See for details. Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 6 * TOEFL paper based: 550 * TOEFL computer based: 213 * TOEFL internet based: 79 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands

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