Biostatistics is a challenging field where mathematics meets creativity. The School of Population Health 's Biostatistics program is part of the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia which offers courses developed by Australia 's foremost biostatisticians from academia, government and industry. It produces graduates ready to meet a worldwide demand for professional biostatisticians to work in clinical, research or public health environments.
You can study Biostatistics through the:
- Master of Science (Biostatistics)
- Graduate Diploma in Science (Biostatistics)
- Graduate Certificate in Science (Biostatistics)
Careers
Biostatisticians typically work in four main areas of research:
Laboratory research studies
Epidemiological studies
Clinical trials
Health services research
They may also take roles in government, academia and almost all sectors of the health industry.
Who should enrol?
The program provides advanced biostatistical training for a diverse range of students, including scientists, researchers or those working in public health or pharmaceuticals.
The main requirement is an aptitude for advanced mathematics. The program includes units designed to provide the background in mathematical and statistical theory to those without a first degree in mathematics or statistics. A compulsory unit in epidemiology introduces basic population health concepts and research methods.
