Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)
- #2 in Australia for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking)
- #17 in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking)
Course code: MC-BIOSENH
March, July
AUD $36,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
March, July
AUD $62,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
What are the career outcomes for Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) graduates?
This Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) opens up a wide range of exciting Australian and international employment opportunities. While you'll cover all the necessary statistical theory throughout your degree, the focus will be on applying this knowledge to current health problems around the world– which will set you on a path to become a leader in this vital field.
What are the top career paths after completing the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)?
- Become a biostatistician. Become a leader in biostatistics, a field with rapidly growing demand.
- Contribute to research. Build practical skills for working with health data and strong theoretical knowledge of statistics.
- Explore your options. Unlock worldwide career opportunities or pursue further research, like a PhD.
What is the expected salary for Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) graduates?
The expected entry level salary for a Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) graduate working as a biostatistician is $100,000-110,000 plus super.
The average salary after 3-4 years for a Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) graduate is $120,000-145,000 plus super.
(Source: Economic Research Institute 2026).
What can you do with a Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)?
Your skills as a professional biostatistician will prepare you for careers in diverse and impactful environments, such as:
- Medical and public health research centres like the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.
- Universities like the University of Melbourne and others in Australia and around the world.
- Hospitals like the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital.
- Government departments like the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
- Pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organisations like Pfizer.
What accreditation does the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) provide?
The Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) is an internationally accredited degree. Upon graduation, the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) can lead to accreditation with the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA) upon graduation, making you highly employable across the globe.
How does the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) help to make industry connections?
The Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) has a range of opportunities to gain real industry experience.
- Build real connections with course coordinators, research supervisors, and professors who all work in the field of biostatistics.
- Connect with other prestigious universities in Australia through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia.
- Complete your research project within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, simulating a real job experience.
- Attend career panels and events through the career portal to hear from other experts in the industry.
What career support services are available for the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) students?
The Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) offers a range of specific career and employment services.
Support includes:
- Private LinkedIn group with job listings, PhD opportunities, and workshops just for Biostatistics students
- List of job opportunities emailed by the course coordinator upon completion of the course.
- Personalised career consultations
- Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
- Networking events with alumni and professionals
What further study options are available after this course?
Make a difference through graduate research
The Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) is an ideal stepping stone for further academic study with a PhD. During your degree, you'll gain strong practical and research experience to build your future. You'll study key areas such as the importance of epidemiology in public health, statistical computing, and bridging the gap between the accumulation of health data and using this data to address important health questions.
You also can undertake your research project under the supervision of experts from the world-class Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, enabling you to specialise your biostatistical knowledge and refine your desired career pathway.