Graduate Certificate of Biostatistics

Overview Biostatistics is the discipline that underpins the use of statistical methods in health and medical research.

Its foundation is the mathematics of variability and it encompasses the science of designing quantitative research studies and other data collections, managing and analysing data, and interpreting the results.

Biostatisticians play essential roles in … For more content click the Read More button below.Biostatistics is the discipline that underpins the use of statistical methods in health and medical research.

Its foundation is the mathematics of variability and it encompasses the science of designing quantitative research studies and other data collections, managing and analysing data, and interpreting the results.

Biostatisticians play essential roles in designing studies, using statistics to analyse data and creating methods to solve research problems.

The Graduate Certificate of Biostatistics program provides a sound mathematically-based introduction to biostatistical methods, with a strong emphasis on applications in health and medical research.

It equips graduates with basic knowledge of proper scientific analysis and evaluation of healthrelated evidence.Read More

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Cognitionkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.