Medical Statistics

Course Overview

With qualified biostatistics experts in high demand, as a graduate of this program you will be qualified to pursue positions as a biostatistician, academic, researcher or evaluator in government, private practice or not-for-profit organisations. Our advanced online learning system provides you with the flexibility and support to study anytime, anywhere to balance work, life and study. You can achieve your Graduate Diploma in Medical Statistics at a time that suits you. Explore this page and find out if the Graduate Diploma in Medical Statistics is for you, what you will study and the career opportunities it can provide you. The BCA is a national postgraduate program run by a consortium of universities. A brief outline of how this works can be found on the BCA website. Students should also review the BCA Contact Program Outline. Participation in the postgraduate Biostatistics programs run by this consortium requires that the partner institutions share student information. This is done to ensure that you receive all of the information and support required to help you succeed in the program. Is it for you? Are you looking to advance your technical skills and knowledge to enter a career as a biostatistician? Do you have a bachelor degree in mathematics or statistics science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, economics or health sciences? If you have a propensity towards mathematics and statistics and are seeking to apply these skills to the medical research field then the Graduate Diploma in Medical Statistics at the University of Newcastle could be the program you've been looking for. The Graduate Diploma in Medical Statistics will provide you with in-depth knowledge in applying statistical methods when analysing health related data. It will enhance your understanding of health issues and the application of statistics in the field. Upon graduation you will have developed a strong capacity to work effectively as a key member of collaborative research teams investigating problems in health and medicine. With your newly acquired knowledge, you will be prepared to undertake high quality medical research, vital to public health.

Program Outline