The University of Adelaide
Master of Biostatistics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationApply 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.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A four year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF level 8 or equivalent) in either Statistics, Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Economics, Health Sciences or other appropriate discipline (or Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics); AND
- Display a proven aptitude for advanced mathematical work, indicated for example by a high level of achievement in high school or undergraduate mathematics; AND
- Have successfully completed introductory course in statistics, covering at least the estimation of means and proportions with confidence intervals, and the comparison of means and proportions between two groups using hypothesis tests (i.e. t-tests and chi-squared tests for 2x2 tables), or equivalent
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Biostatistics will prepare you for the following roles.
Bioinformatician
A Bioinformatician analyses biological data using computational techniques. You might work in research institutions, universities, or healthcare fa...
Biomedical Researcher
Biomedical Researchers conduct investigations into the biological processes and mechanisms of diseases to develop new treatments and therapies. You...
Biomedical Scientist
A Biomedical Scientist performs medical tests and analyses laboratory results. You might prepare reports on your findings to help medical staff mak...
Biostatistician
A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
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