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Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
This course provides you with a broad range of theory and techniques especially designed for health professionals. The degree assists you to understand the mathematical background, theory and applications of the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics in health and medical research. The course develops your skills in performing complex statistical analyses as for reading statistical methodological literature. The course can lead to the Master of Biostatistics.
Career Fields
Pharmaceutical Industry, Public Health, Clinical Research.
Course Structure
Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
Off-campus learning (OCL) |
| Study length |
Part-time: 2 years @ 2 units per semester.
Not offered full-time.
Not available to international students. |
| Course code |
3421 |
| 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. |
| Course structure |
8 core units |
| Core units |
Recommended enrolment
PART-TIME
Semester 1 – Year 1
MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
EPM5002 Mathematical background for biostatistics
Semester 2
EPM5014 Probability & distribution theory
EPM5007 Design of experiments & clinical trials
Semester 1 – Year 2
EPM5003 Principles of statistical inference
EPM5005 Data management & statistical computing
Semester 2
EPM5004 Linear models
EPM5009 Categorical data & generalized linear models |
| 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
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