Overview

During your degree, you will study key areas such as the importance of epidemiology in public health, statistical computing, and bridging the gap between the accumulation of health data and using this data to address important health questions. You’ll gain a strong understanding of how statistics can assist across a wide variety of health industries.

You will undertake your research project under the supervision of teachers from the world-class Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. This will enable you to specialise your biostatistical knowledge and refine your desired career pathway.

Overview

The Biostatistics (Enhanced) program at University of Melbourne is a four semester course that provides advanced biostatistical training with a solid foundation in mathematics and probability for a diverse range of students.

Graduates acquire specialised knowledge and skills in the statistical methods used in health and medical investigations, with the necessary mathematical foundation to integrate sophisticated statistical understanding and specialised skills into their training.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Statistical Computing
Probability and Inference in Biostatistics
Health Indicators and Health Surveys
Advanced Regression
Design of Randomised Controlled Trials

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 27 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 111031C

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, such as statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences, economics, from an approved university, with an average mark over the degree of at least 70% or equivalent; and
Successful completion (average mark of 65%) at tertiary level of at least one mathematics subject, including elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance; and
Where relevant, performance in an interview or test, and/or referee reports or employer references.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44938 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

26338 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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