PSI Calc Podcast

Following on from 2019’s series, we again collaborate with PSI CALC (Careers and Academic Liaison Committee) to bring two new episodes, this time discussing the opportunities offered by doing a placement year in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry.

We chat with placement students from a diverse range of education backgrounds (from Mathematics and Statistics through to Computer science and Bioengineering) about their experiences during the past year, covering such topics as their motivation for doing a placement year, skills and knowledge gained, and the impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic. The students also share their recommendations and tips for anyone thinking of doing a placement year.

Following on from 2019’s series, we again collaborate with PSI CALC (Careers and Academic Liaison Committee) to bring two new episodes, this time discussing the opportunities offered by doing a placement year in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry.

We chat with placement students from a diverse range of education backgrounds (from Mathematics and Statistics through to Computer science and Bioengineering) about their experiences during the past year, covering such topics as their motivation for doing a placement year, skills and knowledge gained, and the impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic. The students also share their recommendations and tips for anyone thinking of doing a placement year.

Application process and interview tips

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So, you want to be a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry?

You want to drive drug research and development, but you are wondering what employers look for in the perfect candidate? 

You are in luck – PSI CALC are here to share their top tips on how to be the ideal candidate. What is the industry currently looking for in a graduate statistician? What you can expect when you apply?

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Are you interested in pursuing a career in medical statistics but not sure what to do next?

You may be studying at university thinking about your future employment, or simply considering a career change.

Listen now for our practical next steps!

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A Day in the Life of a Statistician…

Statistics isn’t traditionally known to be a trendy subject, but data and data analytics is fast becoming a main driving force around the world for many industries and organizations. In the pharmaceutical industry, the visibility of statisticians is increasing and we are highly influential in the decision-making process.

Now that’s a lot of power we hold, so let’s put it to good use!

What’s covered in Episode 2?