Making sense of the world The explosion of information and data available to the world has made those who can interpret it indispensable. The Master of Science (Statistics) will teach you the key theories of statistics and the quantitative skills to conduct robust statistical analyses that are effective in the real world. It is most appropriate if you are passionate about statistics and wish to move on to further in-depth research. Science of evidence Statistics is the science of evidence. It allows us to quantify risk and make effective decisions even when we are uncertain about the world around us. Is this new treatment effective against breast cancer? What advertisements should my website display in order to increase my revenue? How can I better interpret that weak distress signal coming from a vessel far out at sea? Learn from the experts Your lecturers in the Master of Science (Statistics) are experts in their field, leading international statistical research. Friendly environment - passionate scientists There is a well-established community of fundamental scientists and students at Massey. We have large active student groups where we work together to share discoveries and research and provide peer support. Careers It’s a great time to be a statistician! ‘Big Data’ has opened up a huge range of career opportunities for those who are talented in working with figures. Statistics skills can be applied in almost any industry. Some key industries include: Business: economics, engineering, marketing, computer science, data mining, business analytics Physical sciences: astronomy, chemistry, physics Health and medicine: genetics, clinical trials, epidemiology, pharmacology Government: census, law, national defence Environment: agriculture, ecology, forestry, animal populations The extra quantitative skills that you get from the statistics qualification can set you apart from other graduates when applying for jobs. Structure You will follow a parts-based course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 180 credits, comprising Part One and Part Two as defined by the Courses Schedule. Requirements A master’s qualification is made up of two parts. The first part gives you good knowledge and skills that will help you with the research part of your qualification. You must pass Part One before you can progress to Part Two. For progression to Part Two of the Master of Science, a B Grade Average is needed for the Part One courses.