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Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

Course code: 3421 + Course abbreviation: GradDipBiostats + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Multimode (Alfred Hospital, Prahran)

Course description

This course provides a broad range of theory and techniques especially designed for health professionals. The degree assists in understanding the mathematical background, theory and application of the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics in health and medical research. It also enables candidates to develop the analytical skills to become statistically self-sufficient. The course can lead to the Master of Biostatistics.

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 eight core units.

Core units

  • EPM5001 Health indicators and health surveys
  • EPM5002 Mathematical background for biostatistics
  • EPM5003 Principles of statistical inference
  • EPM5004 Linear models
  • EPM5005 Data management and statistical computing
  • EPM5007 Design of experiments and clinical trials
  • EPM5009 Categorical data and generalised linear models
  • MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, practical exercises and examinations.

Contact details

Inquiries

Postgraduate Office
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Central and Eastern Clinical School
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9903 0563

Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Andrew Forbes

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