Overview

Throughout the Biostatistics course from Adelaide University you’ll sharpen your problem-solving, decision-making and mathematical skills. You’ll study population health, gaining essential tools for epidemiological research. You’ll master the mathematical and statistical methods required for biostatistical analysis, and investigate machine learning techniques to analyse large and complex health data. Ethical considerations in health data analysis and research are also a key focus.

While most classes are delivered online, a practical biostatistical project will give you hands-on experience in a real workplace setting.

Guided by leading biostatisticians and educators from across Australia, you’ll graduate ready for a career in medical and epidemiological research, the pharmaceutical industry or government agencies.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of the degree, you’ll be eligible to become accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia as a biostatistician to provide specialist advice in health-related research or health services. You might work for a pharmaceutical company, identifying new opportunities for innovative medical products. You could undertake epidemiological research, advising government departments to develop data-based policies. Perhaps you’ll help design and execute world-changing clinical trials.

Potential jobs include:

Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Pharmaceutical statistician
Data analyst
Statistical consultant
Clinical research associate
Medical researcher.

You’ll also be well prepared for further study including PhD and other higher degree by research programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Data Management and Statistical Computing
Mathematical Foundations for Biostatistics
Regression Modelling for Biostatistics
Biostatistics Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 27 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 04249J

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; AND
Qualifications/work experience in a relevant field.

Additional requirements

Applicants are required to meet an acceptable standard in maths proficiency. Applicants will attend an interview with the Program Coordinator.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50500 AUD / year

≈ 50500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

36300 AUD / year

≈ 36300 AUD / year

Funding

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