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Master in Statistics and Data Science (MSc) - Leiden
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    Master in Statistics and Data Science (MSc) - Leiden

    Leiden University
    LeidenNetherlands
    On campus
    Full-time
    €2,530.00/year
    Duration
    2 Years
    Language
    English
    Start date
    Sep 2024

    Program Description

    This two-year Master in Statistics and Data Science (MSc) program provides students with a thorough introduction to the general philosophy and methodology of statistical modelling, data analysis and data science, with a focus on applications in the life and behavioural sciences.

    The program aims to educate multidisciplinary researchers and professionals who can combine theory and practice. It consists of a core program shared by all students, elective courses, and a thesis project. Ultimately, the electives allow learners to specialize in a research or application domain.

    The Master in Statistics and Data Science (MSc) acquired the European Master of Official Statistics (EMOS) label, and is a member of the network of 32 certified European master's programs in statistics.

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    Curriculum

    Year 1

    Compulsory Courses

    Linear & Generalized Linear Models and Linear Algebra

    Mathematics for Statisticians

    Statistical Computing with R

    Statistics and Data Science in Practice

    Statistics and Probability

    Essentials for Data Science

    Bayesian Statistics

    Mixed and Longitudinal Modeling

    Multivariate Analysis and Multidimensional Data Analysis

    Elective Courses

    Survival Analysis

    Survey Methodology

    Study Designs in the Life and Behavioral Sciences

    Year 2

    Compulsory Courses

    Advanced Statistical Computing

    Statistical Consulting (Statistical Science)

    Thesis Project

    Elective Courses

    Advances in Data Mining

    High-dimensional Data Analysis

    Introduction to Deep Learning

    Psychometrics and Structural Equation Modeling

    Statistical Learning

    Statistical Genetics

    EMOS Core Module

    Jobs - Careers

    Alumni find jobs in a wide range of areas:

    • Academic Medical Hospitals
    • Industry (pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Food, Life Science in general, Oil, etc.)
    • Research Institutes
    • Financial Institutions
    • Government Statistics Bureaus
    • Educational Services (CITO)
    • Marketing Bureaus
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