Medical statistician
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Health and science 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Medical statisticians design and analyse clinical trials, health studies, and medical research to produce reliable evidence for healthcare decisions. This Level 7 degree apprenticeship leads to a master's qualification and professional statistician status, with work in the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, or health research institutes. Graduates play a vital role in determining whether new medicines and treatments are safe and effective.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Advanced statistical theory and methods for clinical trials
Survival analysis, mixed models, and Bayesian approaches
Regulatory guidelines for clinical trials (ICH, MHRA)
Statistical programming in R, SAS, or Stata
Protocol writing and statistical analysis plan development
Research ethics and data governance in healthcare
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Design and power clinical trials and observational studies
Write statistical analysis plans for research projects
Analyse clinical data and produce results tables
Programme and validate statistical outputs in R or SAS
Present findings to clinical and regulatory stakeholders
Collaborate with medics, data managers, and regulators
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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