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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Biostatistics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Have a knack for numbers? Interested in statistics and health science?Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data. They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
3CM028, Available to non-student visa holder ONLY.
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$44,500 per year / $66,750 total

About this course

Apply your expertise in health

Have a knack for numbers? Interested in statistics and health science?

Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data. They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Master of Biostatistics is offered in conjunction with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) and delivered mostly online. You will:

  • learn from leading teachers and biostatisticians Australia-wide
  • study statistical theory and methods
  • apply your learning to problems in professional practice
  • build career skills through workplace research placements.

Career pathways

You'll emerge fully qualified for registration. You could work for a pharmaceutical or biotech company. You'll be in high demand in medical and epidemiological research, and government departments and agencies. Perhaps you'll help design and execute world-changing clinical trials while sharing your knowledge as a university teacher.

To find out more about the BCA program, visit the


  • Top 25 emerging occupations in 2021^
  • Accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia
  • Flexible study options

^nationalskillscommision.gov.au



Course structure

To qualify for the degree of Master of Biostatistics, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:

1. Core courses to the value of 15 units
2. Elective courses to the value of 12 units
3. Research courses to the value of 9 units comprising the capstone for this program

Please note: While a full time load of four courses per semester is technically possible, BCA recommends a load of two courses:





  • Four courses per semester: 1.5 years
  • Two courses per semester: 3 years

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.3%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale