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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Master of Biostatistics

Course code: 3422

Course description

This course provides a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. The degree will assist the acquisition of 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.

Entry 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 or statistics. MPH1041 (Introductory biostatistics) or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Course structure

This course is comprised of 11 core units.

Core units

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, practical exercises, examinations, portfolio and final report.

Inquiries

Associate Professor Andrew Forbes (course coordinator)
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9903 0580
Postgraduate Office
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 9903 0563
Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/

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