Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
Overview
Refine your understanding of biostatistical concepts and methods, and gain in-demand skills in medical research and healthcare.
Biostatistics uses data to measure, understand and solve medical problems. This exciting and versatile discipline contributes to all fields of medical research and evidence-based healthcare. In this program, you'll develop critical analysis expertise, interpretation skills and the ability to apply relevant research findings.
This program is ideal if you're interested in advancing knowledge in biomedicine, public health, or the life sciences. You'll learn how to develop and apply statistical methods to different sets of health data, to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics is a two year part-time program designed for applicants who have completed an approved degree and at least one tertiary-level statistics course. You'll complete 16 units of study with a course plan tailored to your academic background. All courses are designed to refine your understanding of biostatistical concepts and methods.
The program is enriched by the School of Public Health’s strong links with leading international agencies including AusAID, the World Bank and the World Health Organization. The School’s major public health projects with partners include Wellcome Trust, The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Health and Medical Research Council, and the Australian Research Council.
Program highlights
- Study a program developed by Australia’s foremost biostatisticians at one of the leading schools of public health in the Asia-Pacific.
- Benefit from a program enriched by the School of Public Health’s strong links with leading international agencies.
- Graduate with in-demand skills applicable to all fields of medical research and healthcare.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Mathematical Background for Biostatistics
- Health Indicators & Health Surveys
- Clinical Biostatistics
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Biostatistician
- Epidemiologist
- Bioinformatician
- Data technician
“The biostatistics program will provide the advanced skills necessary to analyse health-related data. My favourite part of teaching these students is the interactive nature of the tutorial video sessions, and the active message board discussions, as we work through our understanding of the subjects”
Dr Michael WallerSenior lecturer, biostatistics
“The biostatistics program will provide the advanced skills necessary to analyse health-related data. My favourite part of teaching these students is the interactive nature of the tutorial video sessions, and the active message board discussions, as we work through our understanding of the subjects”
Dr Michael WallerSenior lecturer, biostatistics
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree, or:
A Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics from this university (or equivalent), and have completed at least one introductory tertiary course in statistics.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
- Science
- Applied Science
- Medical Science
- Behavioural Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Speech Therapy
- Nursing
- Arts.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
Prerequisites
An approved degree, or:
A Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics from this university (or equivalent), and have completed at least one introductory tertiary course in statistics.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
- Science
- Applied Science
- Medical Science
- Behavioural Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Speech Therapy
- Nursing
- Arts.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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Additional application information
Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Fees and Scholarships
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $40,640
Indicative annual fee 2020
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $26,800
Indicative annual fee 2020
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value, and the actual duration of your program. The University indexes tuition fees each year.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics is 5498.
International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics is 5498.
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Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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