Master of Biostatistics
Master of Biostatistics
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 program is designed for applicants who have completed an approved degree in areas such as mathematics, economics, or health.
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
REQUIREMENTS
3-year degree (24 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study), you’ll need:
a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
2-year degree (16 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study), you’ll need:
a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
English language requirements
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 (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE – 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
