Master of Biostatistics
The Masters degree provides you with a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. You will acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature. This program develops the technical skills for you to commence a professional career as a biostatistician. Units in this degree are offered in conjunction with partner universities in the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA), a consortium of leading universities in Australia established to jointly develop and deliver a distance-based program in Biostatistics.
Official- Duration
- 18 months
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Monash Online
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-213752
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Course overview
The Masters degree provides you with a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. You will acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature. This program develops the technical skills for you to commence a professional career as a biostatistician. Units in this degree are offered in conjunction with partner universities in the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA), a consortium of leading universities in Australia established to jointly develop and deliver a distance-based program in Biostatistics.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics OR A Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from Monash University or another university in the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia or equivalent as deemed by the Faculty. An Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent) in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health sciences or a quantitative discipline, plus a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience in clinical/health research or in a quantitative sector (e.g. engineering). Students without this background are encouraged to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or statistics OR A Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from Monash University or another university in the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia or equivalent as deemed by the Faculty. An Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent) in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health sciences or a quantitative discipline, plus a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience in clinical/health research or in a quantitative sector (e.g. engineering). Students without this background are encouraged to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Monash Online | — | — | $70,350per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Monash Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Monash Online
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Biostatisticsmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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