Dr. Sam Norton

Professor

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Biography

Sam Norton is a Professor of Medical Statistics and Applied Health Research at King's College London. He has been with the institution since 2012, where he holds a joint appointment as Deputy Head of the Department of Psychology and leads the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases in the Department of Inflammation Biology. His research is interdisciplinary, focusing on the intricate relationship between mental and physical health, particularly in chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Professor Norton aims to improve patient outcomes by applying robust statistical methods in clinical trials and large-scale observational studies. He has successfully attracted over £20 million in grant funding and published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles. Beyond research, he is dedicated to the education and mentoring of new researchers, often teaching courses on research methods and statistics, especially for health care professionals. His teaching philosophy encourages hands-on learning, integrating innovative techniques to promote academic and professional development among students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Medical Statistics and Applied Health Research

2012-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Joint appointment as Deputy Head of the Department of Psychology and lead researcher in the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.