Overview

This Master of Medical Statistics offered by the University of Newcastle 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.

Key study areas include:

Clinical Trial Design

Linear Regression Modelling

Probability Theory and Statistical Inference

Generalised Linear Models

Logistic Regression

Poisson Regression

Survival Analysis

Introductory Biostatistics

Longitudinal Analysis

Independent Research Project

Data Wrangling and Visualisation

Career

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Trial Design

Linear Regression Modelling

Probability Theory and Statistical Inference

Biostatistics A

Generalised Linear Models

Applied Longitudinal Analysis

Data Wrangling and Visualisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Medicine Statistics Health Administration View 51 other Masters in Health Administration in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider 00109J

A three year undergraduate degree in any field e.g., biomedical science, economics, allied health, pharmacy, science, IT, medicine, computer science, mathematics, engineering; plus a minimum of one year relevant work experience; OR

A four year undergraduate degree in any field; OR

Relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Tuition Fee

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International

39380 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39380 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

21900 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21900 AUD per year during 24 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units)

Funding

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