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University of Adelaide

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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

  • Graduate Certificate

Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data. They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
3GC013, Available to non-student visa holder ONLY.
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$22,250 per year

About this course

Have a knack for numbers? Interested in statistics and health science?

Biostatisticians collect, interrogate, interpret and communicate data. They provide the specialised skills needed to draw useful conclusions from health-related research.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics is offered in conjunction with the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) and delivered entirely online. It is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia. You will:

  • learn from leading teachers and biostatisticians Australia-wide
  • build a foundation in statistical theory and methods through four units of study
  • apply your learning to problems in professional practice.

Career pathways

You'll graduate with a sound understanding of the principles of epidemiology and some aspects of biostatistics. You'll gain a solid grounding for further study with the

and , or a more general public health degree.

To find out more about the BCA program, visit the

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  • Top 25 emerging occupations in 2021^
  • Accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia
  • Flexible study options

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Course structure

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).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.3%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale