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Master of Biostatistics

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM028

2009
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline

    The Discipline of Public Health in collaboration with the Discipline of Statistics at the University of Adelaide offers high quality postgraduate coursework awards in Biostatistics through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia . The BCA is a partnership of leading Australian Universities offering professional training in biostatistics through (largely) distance mode programs. These awards would suit students wishing a career in biostatistics or those wanting to extend the training they received as part of a more general Public Health award. The organisation of the BCA program delivery is unique in the world. A student enrols for the award - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Masters - at their "home" university, for example, the University of Adelaide. The BCA designates one university from within the Collaboration to deliver a particular course by distance to students around Australia, regardless of the university of enrolment. The University of Adelaide, for example, teaches the course "Design of  Randomised Controlled Trials" by distance to all students enrolled in the program at any partner university. The BCA programs are supported by the collaborating universities, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, state departments of health, and the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Program Structure
    All candidates shall complete the core courses: Epidemiology, Mathematical Background for Biostatistics, Principles of Statistical Inference, Probability and Distribution Theory, Data Management and Statistical Computing, Design of Experiments and Randomised Clinical Trials, Categorical Data and Generalised Linear Models, Linear Models, Survival Analysis, Workplace Project Portfolio; and a selection of elective courses: Advanced Clinical Trials, Bayesian Statistical Methods, Bioinformatics, Clinical Biostatistics, Health Indicators and Health Surveys, Longitudinal and Correlated Data.
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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 3CM028
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Australian Full-fee place: $16,250
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    Completed 4-year degree, Maths proficiency test and oral assessment.
    Additional Entry Requirements ?
    Applicants are required to meet a standard in Maths Proficiency. The selection process also considers qualifications/experience in a relevant field and includes an interview with the Program Coordinator. Applicants MUST submit an additional information request form to the Discipline of Public Health before their application will be considered.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 3CM028

    International applicants

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    Not offered to international students.

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Not offered to international students.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Core Courses

    Elective courses

    All candidates shall complete at least one elective course, to the value of 3 units.  In addition, if candidates have the equivalent prior credits, they can choose to obtain one or more core course exemptions and substitute elective courses to the same unit value.

  • Further Information
    Visit www.health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/ for further information or contact the Discipline of Public Health on (08) 8303 4637.

  • Useful Links

    For additional information, phone (08) 8303 4637 or email the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.

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