Master of Biostatistics
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What you’ll study
Our Master of Biostatistics is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a biostatistician. You will learn how to apply and interpret statistical methods for scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.
You will complete core units in epidemiology, mathematics and probability, data management and statistical computing, statistical inference, and regression modelling. You will also complete a biostatistics research project and elective units.
The units in this course delivered as part of the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) are available fully online. Graduates from this program will be eligible to apply for accreditation as a graduate statistician with the Statistical Society of Australia.
Unit of study table: Master of Biostatistics
This program is directed by Dr Erin Cvejic.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- A completed Student Contact, Choice of Units of Study and Credits/Waivers form for the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA). This is a supplementary form required in the admissions process. Download form (pdf, 788KB).
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
