University Courses
To work as a medical statistician, most companies require at least an MSc in Statistics, or an MSc with a significant statistical component, or a relevant subject. To work as a statistical programmer, most companies require at least a BSc in Mathematics or Statistics or a relevant subject. Exact educational requirements can vary by company, so we would always recommend checking the job description for each role to confirm what qualifications are required.
Below are some useful links and information about university courses:
Undergraduate
Before doing an MSc, you will need to complete an undergraduate degree. Consider searching for BSc degrees in “Mathematics” or “Statistics” or similar subject areas e.g. a combined degree. It is also worth considering whether the course offers the opportunity to do a placement year. For more information about student placements click here.
The following websites are good places to start your search:
Postgraduate
Consider searching for MSc degrees in “Statistics” or “Medical Statistics” or similar subject areas e.g. biostatistics, applied statistics or statistics with medical applications.
The following websites are good places to start your search:
Alternatively, you could consider completing a Medical Statistician Level 7 (MSc integrated) Apprenticeship, which enables BSc qualified employees, to study towards an MSc in Medical Statistics, whilst they work on the job. Read more about apprenticeships here
Upcoming Events
Joint PSI/EFSPI Visualisation SIG 'Wonderful Wednesday' Webinars
Our monthly webinar explores examples of innovative data visualisations relevant to our day to day work. Each month a new dataset is provided from a clinical trial or other relevant example, and participants are invited to submit a graphic that communicates interesting and relevant characteristics of the data.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q3 2024)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Introduction to Industry Training (ITIT) Course - 2024/2025
An introductory course giving an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process as a whole, aimed at those with 1-3 years' experience. It comprises of six 2-day sessions covering a range of topics including Research and Development, Toxicology, Data Management and the Role of a CRO, Clinical Trials, Reimbursement, and Marketing.
PSI Training Course: Regulatory Guidelines for Statisticians
This 2-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory guidelines affecting statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, including the latest updates in the field. The course will cover key International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines and other key regional regulatory agency documents.
PSI Webinar: Hierarchical composite endpoints in clinical trials: challenges & opportunities
In this event, we’ll start with a general introduction to hierarchical composite endpoints and an overview of common analysis methods including win ratio, win odds, and net benefit. Then, the practical considerations will be illustrated through case studies from clinical trials in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. We conclude with a discussion and a Q&A.
PSI Careers - MEDMathS: Medicine Empowered by Data, Maths and Statistics
A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines
Joint PSI/EFSPI Causal Inference SIG Webinar: Opportunities in applying a causal inference framework during the analysis of an RCT
This webinar will discuss opportunities in applying causal inference methodology during the analysis of RCT data.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: Virtual Control Groups in Toxicity Studies
Lea Vaas will present how replacement of concurrent control animals by Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) in systemic toxicity studies may help in contributing to the 3R's principle of animal experimentation: Reduce, Refine, Replace.
PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q4 2024)
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
Latest Jobs
Senior Medical Statistician & Statistical Programmer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Statistician & Statistical Programmer to join the UKCRC fully registered Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit (Derby CTSU).
Statistics Director
To provide expert statistical and strategic support to asset development programs in GSK Vaccines pipeline.
Unique PhD Graduate Rotation Program - Virtual Analytics Network
Novartis recently established a Virtual Analytics Network in the UK and we are currently recruiting PhD graduates to join this exciting group!
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