The Master of Biostatistics will teach you the specialised application of statistics to the field of health that will enable you to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
Biostatistics uses data to measure, understand and solve medical problems. This exciting and versatile discipline contributes to all fields of medical research and evidence-based healthcare. In this program, you'll develop critical analysis expertise, interpretation skills and the ability to apply relevant research findings.
This program is ideal if you're interested in advancing knowledge in biomedicine, public health, or the life sciences. You'll learn how to develop and apply statistical methods to different sets of health data, to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
The 24-unit three year part-time program is designed for applicants who have completed an approved degree (e.g. in mathematics, economics, or health) and at least one tertiary-level statistics course.
Courses are designed to build and extend your knowledge of the theory and application of biostatistics. You'll learn how to undertake complex statistical analyses and have the option of undertaking a research project.
The program is enriched by the School of Public Health’s strong links with leading international agencies including Australian Aid, the World Bank and the World Health Organization.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Bioinformatician
Data technician
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
25 July 2022
An approved degree (or equivalent); or
A Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics from this university (or equivalent).
Applicants who have completed a four year (i.e. Honours) degree with a major in statistics may be eligible for the #16 unit program.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
Allied health
Applied Science
Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
Biomedical Sciences
Biostatistics
Dentistry, Oral Health
Development Studies
Education
Engineering
Environmental Health
Exercise and Sport Science
Food Science
Health Economics
Health Management
Mathematics
Medicine, Medical Sciences
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health and Safety
Pharmacy
Psychology
Public Health or Health Sciences
Science
Speech Therapy
Veterinary Sciences
Arts (please note that this will depend on the major studied)
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
As one of the top 50 universities in the world, UQ offers students the chance to join a leading research community and become an in-demand graduate.
