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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Entry Requirements
For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.
For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC013 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Graduate entry
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 8313 4619 to arrange an appointment with the program co-ordinator.
Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC013
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS Available to non-student visa holder ONLY. Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
More InformationTertiary Qualifications A Bachelor degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Economics, Health Sciences or other appropriate discipline from an approved university (or equivalent qualification such as the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics. Prerequisites
International Qualifications Applicants must;
- display a proven aptitude for advanced mathematical work, indicated for example by a high level of achievement in high school or undergraduate mathematics, or by means of an administrated mathematics exam;
- have successfully completed introductory course in statistics for which they were formally enrolled and assessed, covering at least the estimation of means and proportions with confidence intervals, and the comparison of means and proportions between two groups using hypothesis tests (i.e. t-tests and chi-squared tests for 2x2 tables).
Assumed Knowledge Sound mathematical qualifications equivalent to the core units of the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics Additional Entry Requirements
All applicants must attend an interview
How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Tuition fees International student place: $19,000 for 12 units 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.- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Medical Research, Epidemiologist, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Scientist, Biostatistician, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Statistician
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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
- BIOSTATS 6000 Epidemiology
Electives - Select 3 courses from the following:
- 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 Models
- BIOSTATS 6007 Categorical Data and Generalised Linear Models
- BIOSTATS 6008 Survival Analysis
- BIOSTATS 6011 Bioinformatics
- BIOSTATS 6012 Longitudinal and Correlated Data
- BIOSTATS 6014 Bayesian Statistical Methods
- BIOSTATS 6015 Health Indicators and Health Surveys
- BIOSTATS 6016 Clinical Biostatistics
Note: choice may depend on completion of necessary pre-requisite courses.Assessment
Project work, written assignments and practical work.
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Further Information
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Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
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Last updated: Friday, 27 Nov 2020