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Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201154UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics at The University of Melbourne provides an understanding of the concepts and analytic skills required to tackle todays ever-increasing quantity of quantitative data in the health sciences, so that we can generate and apply new solutions to real-world problems. The course encompasses the design of experiments and the collection, summary and analysis of data, including, importantly, the interpretation and communication of data analysis to health professionals using real-world datasets.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline from an approved university, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent),

  • Successfully completed at least one tertiary-level mathematics subject that includes elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra, for which you earned a result of at least 65% (or equivalent).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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