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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics trains you to become a qualified professional biostatistician. Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$15,000 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics trains you to become a qualified professional biostatistician. Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.

Entry requirements

 

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics will hold:

  • a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, economics, health sciences or other appropriate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Our graduates are equipped with the essential skills to address the diverse and specialised needs of health and biomedical research as they pursue rewarding careers in:

  • medical research
  • academia
  • government
  • a wide range of commercial industries.

How to apply

Download and complete the supplementary admissions form

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a completed Student Contact, Choice of Units of Study & Credits/Waivers form for the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA). This is a supplementary form required in the admissions process.

Download form (pdf, 788KB)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
79.7%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
69.7%
Teaching scale
81.2%
Employed full-time
$94k
Average salary