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Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne develops the analytical skills to understand and apply health data to real-world problems, taught by leading biostatisticians through flexible, hybrid delivery. Students learn to design experiments, collect and summarise data, and apply key epidemiological concepts including measures of disease frequency and bias in epidemiological studies.
Melbourne is ranked second in Australia and 17th in the world for public health. The course is a pathway into the Master of Biostatistics and an internationally recognised biostatistics career.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences and economics. And Have completed the below prerequisite subject(s): at least one tertiary-level mathematics subject, which includes elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra, with a score of at least 70%. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from
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