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Master of Biostatistics

Course code: 3422 + Course abbreviation: MBiostats + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Alfred Hospital, Prahran)
Multimode (Alfred Hospital, Prahran)

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

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
EPM5006 Clinical biostatistics
EPM5007 Design of experiments and clinical trials
EPM5009 Categorical data and generalised linear models
EPM5010 Survival analysis
EPM5011 Biostatistics work placement
MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology

Assessment

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

Contact details

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

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Andrew Forbes

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