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Master of Biostatistics for 2009

Course overview

This course provides a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. Students acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature. The course develops the technical skills for commencement in a professional career as a biostatistician. The course comprises of 10 core units and 1 to 2 elective units.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

On completion of the masters program graduates are qualified to work as biostatisticians, or within the pharmaceutical industry, public health or in clinical research.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • Multi-modal at Alfred Hospital: part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester Not offered
Course Content See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October) See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
Duration 3 years part-time  
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,040 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
Monash course code 3422 3422
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/