Biostatistician

A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist with the development of policies, health systems and educational initiatives. Biostatisticians might examine current health issues, threats to public wellbeing or the impact of health treatments.

Biostatisticians should have expert analytical skills and strong attention to detail. It’s important you can follow correct procedures and communicate your findings to a range of stakeholders. Biostatisticians must have strong time management skills and be capable of working as part of a team.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $121,992
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a biostatistician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Statistics)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Public Health (Research)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $62,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Epidemiology

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $33,948
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Biostatistics

On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $66,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biostatistician Epidemiologist

Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

Distance, On Campus, Online
6 - 11 months
$0 - $15,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Health Research

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Bioinformatics

On Campus
24 months
$0 - $16,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics

Blended
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology

Blended
12 months
$0 - $11,710
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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