Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics, accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia, provides in-depth knowledge of statistical theory and methods. Delivered online in collaboration with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia, it offers core courses in epidemiology, data management, statistical inference, and regression modeling, along with elective options in specialized areas. Graduates are equipped for careers in bioinformatics, biostatistics, biotechnology, medical research, and epidemiology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics is offered in conjunction with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) and delivered entirely online. It is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia.

Objectives:

• Learn from leading teachers and biostatisticians Australia-wide
• Study statistical theory and methods in depth
• Apply learning to problems in professional practice

Outline:

Core Courses (18 units):

• BIOSTATS 6000 Epidemiology
• BIOSTATS 6002EX Data management and Statistical Computing
• BIOSTATS 6005EX Principles of Statistical Inference
• BIOSTATS 6020EX Regression Modelling for Biostatistics I
• BIOSTATS 6019EX Mathematical Foundations for Biostatistics
• BIOSTATS 6021EX Regression Modelling for Biostatistics II

Elective Courses (6 units):

• Courses to the value of at least 3 units from:
• BIOSTATS 6004EX Design of Randomised Controlled Trials (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6011EX Statistical Genomics (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6012EX Longitudinal & Correlated Data (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6014EX Bayesian Statistical Methods (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6015EX Health Indicators & Health Surveys (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6016EX Clinical Biostatistics (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6017EX Machine Learning (3 units)
• BIOSTATS 6018EX Causal Inference (3 units)
• Courses to the value of up to 3 units from:
• PUB HLTH 7028 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• PUB HLTH 7091 Public Health Evaluations and Economics
• PUB HLTH 7147OL Health Technology Assessment
• Other postgraduate coursework courses deemed eligible by the Program Coordinator

Assessment:

• Project work
• Written assignments
• Practical work

Teaching:

• The program is taught by leading teachers and biostatisticians from Australia-wide.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, and online discussion forums.

Careers:

• Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biostatistician
• Biotechnology
• Biotechnology Engineer
• Statistician
• Medical Research
• Epidemiologist