Biostatistics University of Melbourne

Overview

With the use of electronic health records expanding at a rapid rate, biostatistical expertise has never been in more demand. Whether it’s helping to answer key questions around prevention of disease or treatment of patients, a Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne will build your practical skills for working with data and theoretical knowledge of statistics. This degree will set you on a trajectory to be a leader in the field.

Overview

The Biostatistics program at University of Melbourne covers all the necessary statistical theory, and the emphasis throughout is on the application and adaptation of computational analysis using current health datasets.

The compulsory research project ensures that you are able to apply your skills to real-world problems. The wide-ranging elective subjects allow great flexibility in terms of biostatistics career pathways.

On completion of the master’s degree, graduates will have had the opportunity to complete a research-based project under expert biostatistical supervision and will attain the required skills for employment as a professional biostatistician or for continuing to a research higher degree. 

The Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne allows students to:

• Fast-track your qualification: study full-time and complete in 18 months
• Learn from leading biostatisticians at the University of Melbourne and Australia-wide
• Benefit from a hybrid approach to teaching - subjects offered both face-to-face and online courses.
• Attain skills for employment as a professional biostatistician in medical and public health research centres, universities, hospitals, government departments and the pharmaceutical industry

Careers

While covering the necessary statistical theory throughout your degree, you will move to understand its application to current health problems around the world. Your skills as a professional statistician will prepare you for careers in environments such as:

• Medical and public health research centres
• Universities
• Hospitals
• Government departments
• Pharmaceutical companies.