Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics for 2009

Course overview

This course provides a broad range of theory and techniques especially designed for health professionals. Students acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature.The eight core units cover introductory epidemiology; mathematical background for biostatistics; principles of statistical inference; linear models; data management and statistical computing; design of experiments and clinical trials; categorical data and generalised linear models; probability & distribution theory.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates may seek employment within the pharmaceutical industry, public health or clinical research.