Master of Biostatistics

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Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

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

SATAC Code 3CM028

2012
ATAR TBC

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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 (BCA).

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. Find out how the BCA program works in a nutshell.

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
Students complete 10 core courses in Biostatistics and 2 elective courses in thematic areas in Biostatistics.

Please note:

An elective may be chosen only if exemption is granted for a core course.

While a full time load of four courses per semester is technically possible, BCA recommends a load of two courses:
- Four courses per semester – 1.5 years
- Two courses per semester – 3 year
Assessment

Project work, written assignments, practical work and/or exams.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
- Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

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SATAC Code	3CM028
Annual tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $19,000
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

A completed four-year degree or equivalent.

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to meet an acceptable 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 contact the Discipline of Public Health on 8303 4637 to arrange an appointment with the program co-ordinator.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3CM028

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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.

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (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 - 10 courses
BIOSTATS 6000 Epidemiology BIOSTATS 6001 Mathematical Background for Biostatistics BIOSTATS 6002 Data Management & Statistical Computing BIOSTATS 6003 Probability and Distribution Theory BIOSTATS 6004 Design of Randomised Controlled Trials BIOSTATS 6005 Principles of Statistical Inference BIOSTATS 6006 Linear Model BIOSTATS 6007 Categorical Data and Generalised Linear Models BIOSTATS 6008 Survival Analysis BIOSTATS 6009 Workplace Project Portfolio A
Electives - Select 2 courses from the following:
BIOSTATS 6010 Workplace Project Portfolio B BIOSTATS 6011 Bioinformatics BIOSTATS 6012 Longitudinal and Correlated Data BIOSTATS 6013 Advanced Clinical Trials BIOSTATS 6014 Bayesian Statistical Methods BIOSTATS 6015 Health Indicators and Health Surveys BIOSTATS 6016 Clinical Biostatistics

Career Opportunities
The Master of Biostatistics will allow you to develop a specialist career role in health-related research or health services. Biostatistical expertise is in very high demand in many areas. Possible job settings include:
- Medical and epidemiological research
- The pharmaceutical industry
- Government departments and agencies
The Masters degree also provides a great grounding for PhD and other higher degree research programs.
Potential careers

Medical Research, Epidemiologist, Government Officer, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Scientist, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Statistician, Biostatician
Graduate Attributes

www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/gradattributes/
Program Rules

Faculty of Health Sciences
Further Information

Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

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Last updated: Thursday, 10 Jan 2013

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