
Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
Refine your understanding of biostatistical concepts and methods, and gain in-demand skills in medical research and healthcare.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- GDip/PGDip extension area
- AQF 8
- Campus
- External
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-177642
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Course overview
Refine your understanding of biostatistical concepts and methods, and gain in-demand skills in medical research and healthcare.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in biostatistics. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include allied health, applied Science, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, pharmacy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences. This program is only offered in web-based mode. International students must study from their home country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in biostatistics. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include allied health, applied Science, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, pharmacy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences. This program is only offered in web-based mode. International students must study from their home country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa. 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.
5.42
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in biostatistics. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include allied health, applied Science, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, pharmacy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences. This program is only offered in web-based mode. International students must study from their home country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in biostatistics. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include allied health, applied Science, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, pharmacy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences. This program is only offered in web-based mode. International students must study from their home country and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa. 2. {}
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 | External | 22 February 2027 | — | $47,200per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | External | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
External
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Biostatisticsstudy.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

