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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Biostatistics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Biostatistics trains you to become a qualified professional biostatistician.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

About this course

Our Master of 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.

Who is it for?

Our course is designed to provide advanced biostatistical training for a diverse range of students. The program is suitable for someone who has a degree from a relevant discipline and an aptitude for advanced mathematics.

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Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career paths

At the completion of this course, you will be qualified as a professional biostatistician. You will play an essential role in:

  • designing research studies
  • managing and analysing data
  • interpreting the results
  • developing new approaches and methods to analysing data.

You will be well placed to obtain employment in a wide range of areas, such as:

  • health and pharmaceutical industries
  • medical research
  • higher education and academia
  • government and non-government organisations.
Professional accreditation

The program is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia. Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation as a graduate statistician upon joining the Statistical Society of Australia.

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