Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Certificate

Duration 6 months full-time

or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GC013

CRICOS none

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.

• Entry Requirements

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  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

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  Admissions information

  SATAC Code	3GC013
  Intake	February and July
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Graduate Entry	A completed Bachelors 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: 3GC013

  Application - Apply via SATAC now!

  International applicants

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  Admissions information

  Not offered to international students.

• Fees and Scholarships

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  • domestic applicant
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  Tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $12,500 for 12 units

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Scholarships

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

  Find a Scholarship.

• 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
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  Potential careers

  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.

  Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

  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.

• Related Degrees

  • Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
  • Master of Biostatistics

• Further Information

  Further enquiries
  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.

  • How the BCA Works (in a nutshell)
  • BCA Future Students
  • Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA)
  • School of Public Health