Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics

Macquarie University

About

Overview Please note the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics is not available for admission.

It is an exit award from the Master of Biostatistics.

Entry requirements

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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.

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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.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of epidemiological study design and the theory and application of the major areas of biostatistics relevant to professional practice.
2. Identify the relevant statistical issues in practical problems in medical/health settings and propose and implement a variety of appropriate statistical design and/or analysis methodology.
3. Put into practice professional codes of conduct and ethical standards such as those of the Statistical Society of Australia.
4. Critically read methodological papers in the biostatistical literature and apply the methods described therein to practical problems.
5. Employ skills in statistical analyses to handle a variety of complex practical problems using modern statistical techniques and software.
6. Collect and manage data, design relevant databases, apply quality control procedures and handle data in an ethical manner.
7. Apply highly-developed problem solving skills in biostatistics, characterised by flexibility of approach.

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