Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Postgraduate program
2 years part-time up to 4 years maximum.
The University of Newcastle's Master of Medical Statistics is the only program of its kind in Australia. It offers the fastest route to gaining a Masters qualification in Medical Statistics/Biostatistics for students who have not previously studied undergraduate mathematics and statistics. This is an 80-unit program that provides quality training by passionate academics in the use of statistical methods for analysing medical data, clinical trials, and large-scale longitudinal studies.
You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.
You will enhance your understanding of statistical methods and how to apply them to problem solve in professional practice within various scientific and clinical settings.
Key study areas include:
This program recognises prior learning. Admission is available to applicants who can demonstrate a suitable combination of education, professional experience and industry qualifications.
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Possible career paths may include:
Employers of Medical Statisticians and Biostatisticians include:
Graduates may also transition into a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the University of Newcastle, providing outstanding future career opportunities.
After successfully completing this program, you will have the statistical expertise to seek employment as a medical statistician/biostatistician in Australia or internationally.
Our graduates have excelled in a variety of academic, government and private sector positions. Regardless of your background, aspirations or location, this program will deepen your understanding of statistics and equip you to identify and apply suitable statistical methods to answer real-life questions in health and medicine.