Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics

• Dive into the exciting world of biostatistics, learning theory and its real-world applications
• Develop strong analytical skills to become statistically self-sufficient, no matter your background
• Learn from world-leading academics across top Australian universities through a flexible, blended program

As a Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics student, you'll have a keen interest in mathematics and a passion for working with data. This program will kickstart your journey into this growing field, teaching you the theory and application of biostatistics across a wide range of areas.

Highlights of the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics experience

Expert academics

This program is highly relevant to people already in professional health industries, statisticians, and government employees, as well as those transitioning from a Bachelor of Science or Biomedicine. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge in core epidemiological, mathematical, and statistical foundations needed to excel in various workplaces.

The elective biostatistics subjects are taught by world-leading academics from a range of prestigious universities that are part of the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA). This includes:

• The University of Queensland
• Monash University
• The University of Sydney
• Macquarie University
• The University of Adelaide

Learning from this consortium, along with the world-class faculty at the University of Melbourne, will help you gain crucial biostatistical knowledge.

Flexible learning

This program offers a flexible and blended study experience, designed to fit your life. You'll gain practical and theoretical skills that are highly valued in the health sector and beyond.

Opportunities

If you successfully complete this Graduate Diploma, you might feel inspired to pursue further study through the Master of Biostatistics. This advanced course will build upon the research and practical skills you've already gained in the Graduate Diploma, helping you develop an even more specialised knowledge base for your future career.

If you choose to complete your studies with the Graduate Diploma, you'll achieve professional accreditation as a Graduate Statistician (GStat) upon your application to the Statistical Society of Australia. This accreditation will enable you to take your passion for helping others into rewarding biostatistical employment opportunities both here in Australia and all over the world.