M6025 Master of Biostatistics

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Core and project studies and Part B. Elective studies.

Part A. Core and project studies (42 credit points)

These studies will provide you with the core epidemiological, mathematical and statistical foundations required for biostatistical practice and study of advanced biostatistical methods. The core units provide theoretical and practical experience in calculus, probability distributions, computing, statistical inference and regression modelling. These studies also involve a capstone biostatistics practical project which extends your knowledge and skills into a specific practical research problem guided by a professional biostatistician, enabling a rich work experience opportunity. 

Part B. Elective studies (30 credit points)

Part B allows you to choose five elective units, at least three of which must be from the list of EPM coded units provided. 

Course progression map

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

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core and project studies (42 credit points)

You must complete the following core units:

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.

• EPM5003 Principles of statistical inference
• EPM5005 Data management and statistical computing
• EPM5015 Biostatistics practical project: Single unit
• EPM5026 Mathematical foundations for biostatistics
• EPM5027 Regression modelling for biostatistics I
• EPM5028 Regression modelling for biostatistics II
• MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology

AND

Part B. Elective studies (30 points)

You must complete a total 30 credit points at level 5 or higher comprising:
- a minimum of 18 credit points (three units) from the list of Specified elective studies
- a maximum of 12 credit points (two units) from the list of Additional elective studies

Specified elective studies

You must complete at least three units from the following units:
• EPM5001 Health Indicators and health surveys
• EPM5006 Clinical biostatistics
• EPM5007 Design of randomised controlled trials
• EPM5008 Longitudinal and correlated data analysis
• EPM5013 Bayesian statistical methods
• EPM5017 Machine learning for biostatistics
• EPM5018 Causal inference

Additional elective studies

You may complete at most two units (12 credit points) from the course progression map of the following courses (excluding MAT9004, FIT5197, FIT5149, BMS5021, MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270, ETC5510, ETC5242, ETC5521, ETC5250).

• Master of Data Science (C6004) – any 6 credit point unit/s for which you meet the enrolment rules, excluding MAT9004, FIT5197, FIT5149, BMS5021
• Master of Public Health (M6024) – any 6 credit point unit/s for which you meet the enrolment rules, excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Clinical Research (M6028) - any 6 credit point unit/s for which you meet the enrolment rules, excluding MPH5041, MPH5200, MPH5270
• Master of Business Analytics (B6022) – any 6 credit point unit/s for which you meet the enrolment rules, excluding ETC5510, ETC5242, ETC5521, ETC5250