M6025 Master of Biostatistics

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Core Biostatistics studies and Part B. Advanced practice studies.

Part A. Core biostatistics studies

These studies will provide you with the core epidemiological, mathematical and statistical foundations required for biostatistical practice and study of advanced biostatistical methods. The six Part A core units provide theoretical and practical experience in calculus, probability distributions, computing, statistical inference and regression modelling. You will choose two electives, of which at least one must be from designated biostatistics electives.

Part B. Advanced practice studies

These studies involve a capstone biostatistics practical project plus three elective units. The capstone biostatistics practical project unit extends your knowledge and skills developed in Part A units into a specific practical research problem guided by a professional biostatistician, enabling a rich work experience opportunity. 

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core biostatistics studies (48 points) and Part B. Advanced practice studies (24 points).

Note: If you are eligible for credit for a core unit from prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete an alternative elective unit in its place. This practice is encouraged to enable a broader learning experience for such students.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core biostatistics studies (48 credit points)

• EPM5003 Principles of statistical inference
• EPM5005 Data management and statistical computing
• EPM5026 Mathematical Foundations of Biostatistics
• EPM5027 Regression Modelling for Biostatistics I
• EPM5028 Regression Modelling for Biostatistics II
• MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology

AND

You must complete two 6 credit point elective units at level 5, of which at least one must be from list a, and at most one unit from list b.

Elective list a. At least one 6cp unit must be from the list below:

• EPM5001 Health Indicators and health surveys
• EPM5006 Clinical Biostatistics
• EPM5007 Design of randomised controlled trials
• EPM5017 Machine learning for biostatistics
• EPM5018 Causal Inference

Elective list b. At most one 6cp unit (for which you meet the enrolment rules) may be from the course progression maps of the following courses:

• Master of Data Science (C6004) – excluding MAT9004, FIT5197, FIT5149, BMS5021
• Master of Public Health (M6024) – excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Clinical Research (M6028) - excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Business Analytics (B6022) – excluding ETC5510, ETC5242, ETC5521, ETC5250 

Part B. Advanced practice studies (24 points)

You must complete the following unit:

• EPM5015 Biostatistics Practical Project: single unit (6cp)

AND

You must complete three 6 credit point elective units at Level 5, of which at least two must be from list c, and at most one unit from list d.

Elective list c. At least two 6cp units must be from the list below:

• EPM5001 Health Indicators and health surveys
• EPM5006 Clinical Biostatistics
• EPM5007 Design of randomised controlled trials
• EPM5008 Longitudinal and correlated data analysis
• EPM5012 Statistical genomics*
• EPM5013 Bayesian statistical methods
• EPM5017 Machine learning for biostatistics
• EPM5018 Causal Inference

Note: EPM5012 is offered every second year.

Elective list d. At most one 6cp unit (for which you meet the enrolment rules) may be from the course progression maps of the following courses:

• Master of Data Science (C6004) – excluding MAT9004, FIT5197, FIT5149, BMS5021
• Master of Public Health (M6024) – excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Clinical Research (M6028) - excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Business Analytics (B6022) – excluding ETC5510, ETC5242, ETC5521, ETC5250