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.
Graduates may seek employment within the pharmaceutical industry, public health or clinical research.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Attendance type |
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This course is not available to international students |
| Intakes | First semester, second semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 2 years part-time | |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Full international fee places are not offered for this course. |
| Monash course code | 3421 | 3421 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
Applicants must have a bachelors degree in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing or another appropriate discipline. Applicants must also have at least one year's work experience in a health-related field or an honours degree in mathematics or statistics and an aptitude for advanced mathematical study. MPH1041 (Introductory biostatistics) or equivalent is a prerequisite.
Must have completed unit MPH1040 Introductory Epidemiology or equivalent
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
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