The University of Adelaide

Master of Biostatistics

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

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.


Locations
  • 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

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

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall score, Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL: Total score 79, R13, L13, S18, W21
  • PTE Academic: 58 overall score, Minimum 50 in each subtest
  • Cambridge English Scale Score: Total score 176, Minimum 169 in each subtest
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $46,500 - $62,250 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$46,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$62,250
Enquire with The University of Adelaide to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $46,500 - $62,250 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $78,780
Entry barriers Low

Biomedical Researcher

Biomedical Researchers conduct investigations into the biological processes and mechanisms of diseases to develop new treatments and therapies. You...

Avg yearly income $90,688
Entry barriers Low

Biomedical Scientist

A Biomedical Scientist performs medical tests and analyses laboratory results. You might prepare reports on your findings to help medical staff mak...

Avg yearly income $94,120
Entry barriers Low

Biostatistician

A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...

Avg yearly income $121,992
Entry barriers Low

Epidemiologist

An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...

Avg yearly income $76,388
Entry barriers Low

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