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Master of Medical Statistics

Master of Medical Statistics

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Medical Statistics is the only program of its kind in Australia. It offers the fastest route to gaining a Masters qualification in Medical Statistics/Biostatistics for students who have not previously studied undergraduate mathematics and statistics. This is an 80-unit program that provides quality training…

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Health and Medicine, Medical Statistics, Medicine
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Medical Statistics is the only program of its kind in Australia. It offers the fastest route to gaining a Masters qualification in Medical Statistics/Biostatistics for students who have not previously studied undergraduate mathematics and statistics. This is an 80-unit program that provides quality training by passionate academics in the use of statistical methods for analysing medical data, clinical trials, and large-scale longitudinal studies.

You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.

What you will study

You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.

Key study areas include:

Clinical Trial Design

Linear Regression Modelling

Foundations of Probability Theory and Statistical Inference

Generalised Linear Models

Logistic Regression

Poisson Regression

Survival Analysis

Introductory Biostatistics

Longitudinal Analysis

Applied Research

Data Wrangling and Visualisation

Career opportunities

Possible career paths may include:

Medical Statistician

Biostatistician

Employers of Medical Statisticians and Biostatisticians include:

Universities

Government Departments (eg NSW Department of Health, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)

Medical Research Institutes and Centres

Pharmaceutical Industry

Graduates may also transition into a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the University of Newcastle, providing outstanding future career opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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