Programme details | |
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Degree: | Master (Master) |
Disciplines: |
Data Science & Big Data
Statistics |
Duration: | 24 months |
ECTS points: | 120 |
Study modes: | full-time |
Delivery modes: | on-campus |
University website: | Biostatistics and Data Science (Joint) |
The master's programme in Biostatistics and Data Science offers a unique combination of Biostatistics and Data Science.
Students with backgrounds in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related disciplines, are provided with the skills to solve problems in Biology, Medicine, and Public Health. The programme is offered jointly by KTH, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University.
In this two-year master's programme, you will learn the key skills required to work as a biostatistician or data scientist. You will get training in statistics, computational science, and programming, along with the theoretical and practical education to apply these skills to challenges in biology, medicine, and public health. In addition, you will learn the analytic techniques used in data science to prepare you for the data-driven challenges of modern medical research and a career as a data scientist.
During your two years in Stockholm, you will study a tailored selection of courses from three universities with prominent research in their respective fields:
The programme is delivered by a team of teachers who are internationally recognised for their research in developing new biostatistics and data science methods, and for their collaborative research with scientists from other disciplines to improve health outcomes.
The combination of biostatistics and data science gives graduates an excellent profile for challenging and rewarding careers in industry (for example, biomedical, healthcare, insurance, and pharmaceutical sectors), government (for example, public health agencies) and academia.
There is a shortage of trained biostatisticians and data science professionals, both in Sweden and internationally. After graduating from this programme, you will find excellent opportunities for doctoral studies, both in developing new biostatistics and data science methods and applying your knowledge and skills in biostatistics and data science to address research topics in biology, medicine, and public health.
Find more information on the website of KTH Royal Institute of Technology: