Master of Medical Statistics

The University of Newcastle's Master of Medical Statistics offers the fastest route to gaining a Master level qualification in Medical Statistics/Biostatistics in Australia, for students who have not previously studied undergraduate mathematics and statistics. This 80-unit program provides quality training by passionate academics in the use of statistical methods for analysing medical data, clinical trials, and large-scale longitudinal studies.

You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.

You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.

Key study areas include:

• Clinical Trial Design
• Linear Regression Modelling
• Probability Theory and Statistical Inference
• Generalised Linear Models
• Logistic Regression
• Poisson Regression
• Survival Analysis
• Introductory Biostatistics
• Longitudinal Analysis
• Independent Research Project
• Data Wrangling and Visualisation

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Possible career paths may include:

• Medical Statistician
• Biostatistician

Employers of Medical Statisticians and Biostatisticians include:

• Universities
• Government Departments (eg NSW Department of Health, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
• Medical Research Institutes and Centres
• Pharmaceutical Industry

Graduates may also transition into a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the University of Newcastle, providing outstanding future career opportunities.