Program Overview
The Biostatics at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biostatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,984 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biostatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epidemiology 1
- Introduction to Statistical Computing
- Probability and Distribution Theory
- Inference Methods in Biostatistics
- Categorical Data: Models and Methods
- Biostatistics Research Report Part 1
- Design of Randomised Controlled Trials
- Linear Regression
- Longitudinal and Correlated Data
- Health Indicators and Health Surveys
- Infectious Diseases Modelling
- Biostatistics Research Project Part 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for the Master of Biostatistics, you must have:
- A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, such as statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences, economics, from an approved university, with an average mark of at least H2B (70%) over the degree; and
- Successful completion (result of at least H3 or 65%) at tertiary level of at least one mathematics subject, including elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
\xc2\xa0The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests, or call for referee reports or employer references to assist them in their decision.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,984 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 43,456 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,984 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Australia
University of Melbourne is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months