Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data.

They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

Students complete 1 core course in Biostatistics and 3 elective courses in thematic areas in Biostatistics. For the Graduate Certificate, only Epidemiology is compulsory, allowing maximum flexibility (within the constraints of other course-specific prerequisites).

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses - 1 course BIOSTATS 6000 Epidemiology Electives - Select 3 courses from the following: BIOSTATS 6001 Mathematical Background for Biostatistics BIOSTATS 6002 Data Management & Statistical Computing BIOSTATS 6003 Probability and Distribution Theory BIOSTATS 6004 Design of Randomised Controlled Trials BIOSTATS 6005 Principles of Statistical Inference BIOSTATS 6006 Linear Models BIOSTATS 6007 Categorical Data and Generalised Linear Models BIOSTATS 6008 Survival Analysis BIOSTATS 6011 Bioinformatics BIOSTATS 6012 Longitudinal and Correlated Data BIOSTATS 6014 Bayesian Statistical Methods BIOSTATS 6015 Health Indicators and Health Surveys BIOSTATS 6016 Clinical Biostatistics Note: choice may depend on completion of necessary pre-requisite courses.

Assessment

Project work, written assignments and practical work.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The Graduate Certificate of Biostatistics will allow you to develop a specialist career role in health-related research or health services. Biostatistical expertise is in very high demand in many areas. Possible job settings include:

• Medical and epidemiological research
• The pharmaceutical industry
• Government departments and agencies

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Medical Research, Epidemiologist, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Scientist, Biostatistician, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Statistician