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Master of Biostatistics


General Information

Course code: 3422 + Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital + Full-fee-paying course: $14,400 (Australian residents) + Not available to international students

Aims

This course, offered part-time over three years by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, provides a sound understanding of the theory and application of the major areas of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. It provides the technical skills graduates require to commence professional careers as biostatisticians and/or to progress to further postgraduate research studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a bachelors degree in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing or appropriate discipline. In addition, one yearís work experience in a health-related area or an honours degree in mathematics or statistics is required. MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Course structure

This course is taught in collaboration with seven universities under the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. It is comprises of 72 credit points and consists of 11 core units including work placement.

Major studies

Assessment

Assessment consists of written assignments, practical exercises, examinations, portfolio and final reports.

Further information

For further information, contact the course coordinator; Associate Professor Andrew Forbes, Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital, telephone (03) 9903 0580 or the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital. Telephone (03) 9903 0563, fax (03) 9903 9556 or email pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au or see www.med.monash.edu.au/ epidemiology/postgrad.

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