Graduate Coursework

Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)

Course code: MC-BIOSENH

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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

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Fees

AUD $36,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

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Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

Key dates

Fees

AUD $62,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0

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CRICOS code
111031C
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Course structure

Overview

Degree Structure

Option 1

5 core subjects, 9 electives and a two unit (25 points) biostatistics research project

Option 2

5 core subjects, 9 electives and the Capstone Selective POPH90123 Longitudinal and Correlated Data and a 12.50 point Research Project

Sample course plan

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Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)

Full time Sample Study plan with Research Project Option 2

Year 1

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts
  • Epidemiology 1 – core – POPH90014 – 12.5 pts
  • Introduction to Statistical Computing – core – MAST90101 – 12.5 pts
  • Probability & Inference in Biostatistics – core – MAST90100 – 12.5 pts
  • Health Indicators and Health Surveys – elective – POPH90117 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts
  • Foundations of Regression – core – MAST90102 – 12.5 pts
  • Advanced Regression – core – MAST90099 – 12.5 pts
  • Design of Randomised Controlled Trials – elective – POPH90119 – 12.5 pts
  • Clinical Biostatistics – elective – POPH90118 – 12.5 pts

Year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts
  • Longitudinal and Correlated Data – elective – POPH90123 – 12.5 pts
  • Causal Inference – elective – MAST90140 – 12.5 pts
  • Health Economics 1 – elective – POPH90094 – 12.5 pts
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology – elective – POPH90112 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts
  • Biostatistics Research Project - S – capstone – POPH90149 – 12.5 pts
  • Communication for Research Scientists – elective – SCIE90013 – 12.5 pts
  • Machine Learning for Biostatistics – elective – MAST90141 – 12.5 pts
  • Epidemiology 2 – elective – POPH90242 – 12.5 pts