The University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics at The University of Melbourne provides an understanding of the concepts and analytic skills required to tackle todays ever-increasing quantity of quantitative data in the health sciences, so that we can generate and apply new solutions to real-world problems. The course encompasses the design of experiments and the collection, summary and analysis of data, including, importantly, the interpretation and communication of data analysis to health professionals using real-world datasets.

Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics requires the successful completion of 5 core subjects and 3 electives.

Subjects

  • Probability & Inference in Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology 1
  • Introduction to Statistical Computing
  • Foundations of Regression
  • Advanced Regression

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline from an approved university, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND
  • Successfully completed at least one tertiary-level mathematics subject that includes elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra, for which you earned a result of at least 65% (or equivalent).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $57,984 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Parkville Domestic: $33,984
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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