Biostatistics

Are you interested in advancing knowledge in biomedicine, public health, or the life sciences? A degree in biostatistics will teach you how to develop and apply statistical methods to different sets of health data, so you can make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.The 24-unit Master of Biostatistics is designed for applicants who have completed an approved degree (e.g. in mathematics, economics, or health) and at least one tertiary-level statistics course. See 'Program Details' for more information.Complete 24 units of study. Courses are designed to build and extend your knowledge of the theory and application of biostatistics. You'll learn how to undertake complex statistical analyses and have the option of undertaking a research project.Make the most of a program that takes your previous studies into consideration. Which courses you complete depends on whether your background is in health, or in mathematics and statistics. The program is tailored to suit your existing expertise.Benefit from a program developed through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA). The BCA is a group of leading experts who have developed this program to fill the gap between public health and epidemiology.The Master of Biostatistics teaches the specialised application of statistics, including data collection, analysis and interpretation, to the field of health.FAST FACTSGlobal standingThis program is taught through the School of Public Health, which is one of the leading research and teaching centres in the Asia-Pacific region. UQ was also ranked 32nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine in the 2017 QS World University Rankings .WHY STUDYResearch leadersOur academics have worked on major health projects with partners including the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Harvard University, and the Swiss Tropical and Public...