Master of Biostatistics
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    Master of Biostatistics

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,092 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Master of Biostatistics

    About

    Delivered in partnership with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA), this degree builds the expertise needed for professional practice in biostatistics.

    Throughout the Master of Biostatistics program, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving, decision-making and mathematical skills. You’ll study population health, gaining essential tools for epidemiological research. You’ll master the mathematical and statistical methods required for biostatistical analysis, and investigate machine learning techniques to analyse large and complex health data. Ethical considerations in health data analysis and research are also a key focus.

    While most classes are delivered online, a practical biostatistical project will give you hands-on experience in a real workplace setting.

    Guided by leading biostatisticians and educators from across Australia, you’ll graduate ready for a career in medical and epidemiological research, the pharmaceutical industry or government agencies.

    You can also find additional information about this BCA program via the BCA website.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; AND
    • Qualifications/work experience in a relevant field.

    Additional requirements

    Applicants are required to meet an acceptable standard in maths proficiency. Applicants will attend an interview with the Program Coordinator.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Upon completion of the degree, you’ll be eligible to become accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia as a biostatistician to provide specialist advice in health-related research or health services. You might work for a pharmaceutical company, identifying new opportunities for innovative medical products. You could undertake epidemiological research, advising government departments to develop data-based policies. Perhaps you’ll help design and execute world-changing clinical trials. 

    Potential jobs include: 

    • Biostatistician 
    • Epidemiologist 
    • Pharmaceutical statistician 
    • Data analyst 
    • Statistical consultant 
    • Clinical research associate 
    • Medical researcher. 

    You’ll also be well prepared for further study including PhD and other higher degree by research programs.  

    Industry trends 

    As healthcare becomes more data-driven, the demand for biostatisticians is increasing rapidly. The rise of big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence is also having an impact on job growth, placing biostatisticians among the top 25 emerging professions (National Skills Commission, 2023).  

    Beyond healthcare, biostatistical skills and the ability to analyse complex datasets are also highly valued in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, psychology and policy development. With a Master of Biostatistics from Adelaide University, you’ll have the versatile expertise to make an impact across a range of scientific and societal challenges in multiple sectors. 

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).

    Graduates are eligible for membership of the SSA and to apply for accreditation as a Graduate Statistician.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,092 / year(s)
    Master of Biostatistics
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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