
Master of Biostatistics
The Master of Biostatistics will teach you the specialised application of statistics to the field of health that will enable you to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Masters by coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- External
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-177677
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Course overview
The Master of Biostatistics will teach you the specialised application of statistics to the field of health that will enable you to make important contributions to research and evidence-based practice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 3-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 2-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences. 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 (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling), biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medical sciences, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, oral health, pharmacy, psychology, public health or health sciences, science, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, arts (depending on the major studied). 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 It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 3-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 2-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences. 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 (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling), biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medical sciences, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, oral health, pharmacy, psychology, public health or health sciences, science, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, arts (depending on the major studied). 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.
1.5
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 It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 3-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 2-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences. 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 (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling), biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medical sciences, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, oral health, pharmacy, psychology, public health or health sciences, science, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, arts (depending on the major studied). 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 It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 3-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 2-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years part-time (only available as part-time study) part-time (only available as part-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences. 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 (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling), biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medical sciences, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, oral health, pharmacy, psychology, public health or health sciences, science, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, arts (depending on the major studied). 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 2 | External | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | External | 22 February 2027 | — | $47,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
External
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of 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

