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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
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.
Listen to our students talk about their degree and life at the University of Newcastle.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Postgraduate application process
Don’t have the required entry criteria for the Master of Medical Statistics? You may be eligible for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology.
The Graduate Certificate comprises 4 courses and is a pathway into the Master degree. For further information visit the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology program page.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.
Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.