Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

Have a knack for numbers? Interested in statistics and health science?

Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data. They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

What will you do?

Our Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics is offered in conjunction with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) and delivered entirely online. It is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia. You will:

  • learn from leading teachers and biostatisticians Australia-wide
  • build a foundation in statistical theory and methods through four units of study
  • apply your learning to problems in professional practice.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate with a sound understanding of the principles of epidemiology and some aspects of biostatistics. You’ll gain a solid grounding for further study with the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and Master of Biostatistics, or a more general public health degree.

To find out more about the BCA program, visit the BCA website.


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  • Accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia
  • Flexible study options

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Entry Requirements

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SATAC Code 3GC013
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake

February and July

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 School of Public Health on bca@adelaide.edu.au to arrange an appointment with the program co-ordinator.

Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study

A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.


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    Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023
    Number of students Percentage of all students
    International students N/A N/A
    All students 1 100.0%

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Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Australian Full-fee place: $16,500

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This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:

  • receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
  • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
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Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Careers

Career Readiness

The Graduate Certificate 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 University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Medical Research;  Epidemiologist;  Bioinformatics;  Biomedical Scientist;  Biostatistician;  Biotechnology;  Biotechnology Engineer;  Statistician

Degree Structure

Students complete 1 core course in Biostatistics and 3 elective courses in thematic areas in Biostatistics.

For the Graduate Certificate, only Epidemiology is compulsory, allowing maximum flexibility (within the constraints of other course-specific prerequisites).

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses - 1 course

Electives - Select 3 courses from the following:


Note: choice may depend on completion of necessary pre-requisite courses.

Assessment

Project work, written assignments and practical work.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024