The Master of Biostatistics will teach you the specialised application of statistics to the field of health that will enable you to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
Biostatistics uses data to measure, understand and solve medical problems. This exciting and versatile discipline contributes to all fields of medical research and evidence-based healthcare. In this program, you'll develop critical analysis expertise, interpretation skills and the ability to apply relevant research findings.
This program is ideal if you're interested in advancing knowledge in biomedicine, public health, or the life sciences. You'll learn how to develop and apply statistical methods to different sets of health data, to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
The program is designed for applicants who have completed an approved degree in areas such as mathematics, economics, or health.
Courses are designed to build and extend your knowledge of the theory and application of biostatistics. You'll learn how to undertake complex statistical analyses and have the option of undertaking a research project.
The program is enriched by the School of Public Health’s strong links with leading international agencies including Australian Aid, the World Bank and the World Health Organization.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
3-year degree (24 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
2-year degree (16 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Course fees
Course fee
$30,400
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