Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
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 and intellectual breadth; Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving; Teamwork and communication skills; Professionalism and leadership readiness; Intercultural and ethical competency; Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency; Digital capabilities; Self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Potential careers
Medical Research, Epidemiologist, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Scientist, Biostatistician, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Statistician
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
