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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
This course provides you with a broad understanding of the value and basic principles of biostatistical methods in health and medical research. The degree assists you in understanding the principles of epidemiology and its biostatistical underpinnings, practical application as well as improving your computing and data management skills. The course can lead to the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and then the Master of Biostatistics.
Career Fields
Pharmaceutical Industry, Public Health, Clinical Research.
Course Structure
Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
Off-campus learning (OCL) |
| Study length |
Part-time: 1 year @ 2 units per semester.
Not offered full-time.
Not available to international students. |
| Course code |
3420 |
| CRICOS code |
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| Entry requirements |
You must have a bachelor’s degree in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing or another appropriate discipline. In addition you must have at least one years work experience in a health-related field or an honours degree in mathematics for statistics, and an aptitude for advanced mathematical study. MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics or equivalent is a prerequisite.
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| Course structure |
4 units: 1 core + 3 elective units |
| Core units |
Semester 1 – Year 1
MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
EPM5002 Mathematical background for biostatistics (E)
Semester 2
EPM5014 Probability & distribution (E)
EPM5007 Design of experiments & clinical trials (E)
(E) = Optional Electives |
Optional Electives
Semester 1
EPM5001 Health indicators & health surveys
EPM5003 Principles of statistical inference
EPM5005 Data management & statistical computing
EPM5006 Clinical biostatistics
EPM5008 Longitudinal & correlated data analysis
EPM5010 Survival analysis
Semester 2
EPM5004 Linear models
EPM5009 Categorical data & generalized linear models
EPM5012 Bioinformatics & statistical genetics
EPM5013 Bayesian statistical methods |
| Assessment |
Assessment includes written assignments, practical exercises and examinations. |
Further Information
Full and complete information including unit descriptions, staff profiles and location details can be found the 2008 DEPM Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF, 244kb)
Course Enquiries
Course coordinator :
A/Professor Andrew Forbes
Ph: (03) 9903
0580
Full Contact Details
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