Overview

The Biostatistics program at the University of Sydney is designed to provide advanced biostatistical training for a diverse range of students. The program is suitable for someone who has a degree from a relevant discipline and an aptitude for advanced mathematics.

Career Pathways

The Master of Biostatistics will provide you with advanced biostatistical training ensuring that you are well placed to obtain employment in a wide range of health, pharmaceutical, university, government and non-government organisations. If you are already working as a biostatistician, then study at postgraduate level will enhance your career development opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology for Biostatisticians (EPI)
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
Statistical Inference (PSI)
Data Management and Stats Computing (DMC)
Categorical Data and Generalised Linear Model
Survival Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Not available to student visa holders. Other international students with study rights may be eligible

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 9 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Number: 00026A
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Biostatistics will:
hold a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, economics, health sciences or other appropriate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; with a minimum credit average mark of 65 per cent or equivalent, or;
have completed the requirements of the embedded Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics with a minimum average mark of 70 per cent across BSTA5002, BSTA5004 and BSTA5210.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

Tuition Fees

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61700 AUD / year

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32000 AUD / year

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Funding

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