Master of Medical Statistics

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• demonstrated a sound understanding of epidemiological study design and the theory and application of the major areas of bio-statistics relevant to professional practice.
• skills in complex statistical analysis to handle a variety of practical problems using modern statistical techniques and software.
• skills in data collection and data management, including quality control procedures and the ethical handling of data.
• skills to identify the relevant statistical issues in practical problems in medical health/settings and to propose and implement an appropriate statistical design and/or analysis methodology.
• skills and experience in communication of bio-statistical issues with clinical/health personnel and the presentation of statistical results in a format suitable for publication in health-related journals or professional reports.
• the technical skills to be able to read methodological papers in the bio-statistical literature and apply the methods described therein to practical problems.
• the practical and technical skills to commence professional careers as independent bio-statisticians and/or to progress to further postgraduate studies.
• demonstrated an understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards such as those of the Statistical Society of Australia.
• problem solving abilities in bio-statistics, characterised by flexibility of approach.

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

From Semester 1 2021, the Clinical and Longitudinal Data Analysis (LDA) specialisations will be discontinued.

The following description outlines the approved transition arrangements for students who commenced in the Master of Medical Statistics program prior to 2021.

Courses being removed:

• BIOS6040 Mathematics of Applied Statistics
• BIOS6050 Statistical Inference (Students should take BIOS6910 Biostatistics A)
• BIOS6150 Research Project in Medical Statistics (Students should take PUBH6303 Applied Research)

Students who have successfully completed BIOS6050 are not required to take BIOS6910.

Students who have successfully completed BIOS6150 are not required to take PUBH6303.

There is no replacement course for BIOS6040. Students who have previously completed this course will complete either BIOS6061 Clinical Trial Design or BIOS6990 Applied Longitudinal Analysis. Students who have not completed BIOS6040 will completeboth BIOS6061 and BIOS6990.

Note 1: BIOS6150 was previously approved to replace BIOS6030 Survival Analysis from 2021. Students who have previously completed BIOS6030 are not required to take PUBH6303. Students who have not completed BIOS6030 will now complete PUBH6303 instead of BIOS6150.

Note 2: A major program revision was previously approved for implementation in 2021, involving removal of specialisations from the Master of Medical Statistics. The transition arrangements described above will also accommodate all current students who wish to transition to the single program with no Specialisation.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

International students can only study this program online offshore.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.