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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics GC.Biostat

2009

Program Structure | Related Programs | Admission Information | Further Information

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	6 months (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Certificate

Program Structure

All candidates shall complete the core courses: Epidemiology, Mathematical Background for Biostatistics, and a selection of elective courses: Probability and Distribution Theory, Data Management and Statistical Computing, Design of Experiments and Randomised Clinical Trials, Health Indicators and Health Surveys.

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SATAC Code	3GC013
Tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $7,740 for 6 months
Mid-year entry?	Yes
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Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

You must have a completed 3-year degree, sit a Maths proficiency test and attend an oral assessment if successful in test.

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.

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SATAC Code: 3GC013

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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.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics GC.Biostat 2009