Master of Biostatistics for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

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

Why study Master of Biostatistics?

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.

The Biostatistics coursework programs of the School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine are part of a national consortium of universities known as the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. The units studied in the various degree programs are delivered in off campus mode (distance education) by staff of Monash University and of other universities in the Collaboration. Details of how the Collaboration operates are provided at http://www.bca.edu.au/howthebcaworksnutshell.html

Entry requirements

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Duration

3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

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
$ 21,270 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • Multi-modal at MMS-ALFRED: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3422

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   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/

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Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

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 for statistics and an aptitude for advanced mathematical study. MPH1041 (Introductory biostatistics) or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Direct entry into the Masters degree is usually restricted to students who have an undergraduate mathematics or statistics degree. Students without this background are encouraged to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and may apply for acceptance into the Masters Degree upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma with an average grade of a Distinction or greater.

Special application requirements

Must have completed unit MPH1040 Introductory Epidemiology or equivalent

Relevant Work Experience (CV)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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Semester two (July)

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