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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Biostatistics

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne provides advanced education in biostatistics, focusing on designing experiments, analyzing health data, and applying computational analysis to real datasets. It prepares students for careers as professional biostatisticians or further research studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
991AA
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Gain advanced skills in biostatistics to design, analyse, and interpret health data.

Learn from leading experts in biostatistics from across Australia, with flexible study options.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a professional biostatistician or to continue your studies with a higher research degree.

The Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne provides a comprehensive, advanced education in the vital field of biostatistics. It will teach you how to design smart experiments, collect and summarise important data, and then accurately interpret and clearly communicate your findings to other health professionals. This degree focuses on applying powerful computational analysis to real health datasets, ensuring you gain practical, sought-after skills.

The wide range of elective subjects will give you incredible flexibility to shape your unique career path in biostatistics. During the master's degree you'll complete a research project under expert guidance where you will apply your knowledge to a real-world problem and gain the essential skills for a professional biostatistician role or for continuing your studies with a higher research degree.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, you'll generally need a strong background in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, or a related science or health discipline. As well, an interest in working with real-world health data and contributing to medical and public health research is key.

Study locations

Parkville

Online

What you will learn

Overview

Course overview

Overview

  • Gain advanced skills in biostatistics to design, analyse, and interpret health data.
  • Learn from leading experts in biostatistics from across Australia, with flexible study options.
  • Prepare for a rewarding career as a professional biostatistician or to continue your studies with a higher research degree.

The Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne provides a comprehensive, advanced education in the vital field of biostatistics. It will teach you how to design smart experiments, collect and summarise important data, and then accurately interpret and clearly communicate your findings to other health professionals. This degree focuses on applying powerful computational analysis to real health datasets, ensuring you gain practical, sought-after skills.

The wide range of elective subjects will give you incredible flexibility to shape your unique career path in biostatistics. During the master's degree you'll complete a research project under expert guidance where you will apply your knowledge to a real-world problem and gain the essential skills for a professional biostatistician role or for continuing your studies with a higher research degree.

Career pathways

This degree is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), giving you a recognised credential that will open doors to employment as a professional biostatistician in:

  • Medical and public health research centres
  • Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Government departments
  • Pharmaceutical industry

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Melbourne.
72.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
54.7%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$66k
Average salary