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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
Biostatistics is the discipline that underpins the use of statistical methods in health and medical research. Its foundation is the mathematics of variability and it encompasses the science of designing quantitative research studies and other data collections, managing and analysing data, and interpreting the results. Biostatisticians play essential roles in designing studies, using statistics to analyse data and creating methods to solve research problems. The program provides a sound mathematically-based introduction to biostatistical methods, with a strong emphasis on applications in all areas of health and medical research.
Structure
16 credit points at 800 level or above.
Subjects
- Biostatistics
Standard entry requirements
- Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in statistics, or in a related discipline with successful completion of a unit in statistics
- Proven aptitude for advanced mathematics
Further information
This course is available for external study part-time only.
