Overview

Key Features

This Master of Biostatistics offered at the University of Queensland is ideal if you're interested in advancing knowledge in biomedicine, public health, or the life sciences.

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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Mathematical Background for Biostatistics

Health Indicators & Health Surveys

Data Management & Statistical Computing

Principles of Statistical Inference

Mathematical Statistics

Clinical Biostatistics

Design of Randomised Controlled Trials

Linear Models

Probability & Distributional Theory

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 9 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 5500

A four year (i.e. Honours) degree with a major in statistics. Applicants lacking this qualification may be eligible for the #24 unit program.

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.

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Tuition Fees

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25016 AUD / year

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16280 AUD / year

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Funding

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