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On campus (Parkville), hybrid face-to-face and online
Full time / Part time
March | July (Note: mid-year July intake not available for international students)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Duration
1.5 years full time / 3 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Domestic and international:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Epidemiology 1
12.5 points, core.
Introduction to Statistical Computing
12.5 points, core.
Probability & Inference in Biostatistics
12.5 points, core.
Foundations of Regression
12.5 points, core.
Advanced Regression
12.5 points, core.
Electives (5 subjects, 62.5 points)
e.g. POPH90117 Health Indicators and Health Surveys, POPH90119 Design of Randomised Controlled Trials, POPH90118 Clinical Biostatistics, POPH90094 Health Economics 1, POPH90123 Longitudinal and Correlated Data, MAST90140 Causal Inference.
Biostatistics Research Project
Option 1: 25-point two-unit research project. Option 2: 12.5-point research project plus POPH90123 Longitudinal and Correlated Data as a capstone selective.
Common Questions
The Master of Biostatistics can be completed full-time in just 18 months (1.5 years), or you can choose a flexible three-year part-time option to suit your schedule.
International students are welcome to apply; however, the mid-year (July) intake is not available to international students. If you wish to start mid-year, you might consider the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) instead.
Yes, the Master of Biostatistics is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), providing a recognised credential that supports employment as a professional biostatistician across a range of sectors.
The program uses a hybrid teaching approach, with both face-to-face and online subjects, offering flexibility without compromising quality. Students also benefit from the University of Melbourne's affiliation with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia, giving access to experts nationwide.
The Master of Biostatistics builds on the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics, offering an additional 6 months of full-time study (or 1 year part-time) to deepen your expertise. For even more depth, the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) adds a further 6 months of study, allowing you to delve deeper into biostatistics or broaden your skills across the wider field of public health.
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