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This course is available to be studied in several different study modes, including online or face-to-face. Check study modes offered in the 'course details’ section below.
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has also reviewed the availability of the face-to-face version of this course, and this will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
This course will equip participants to appraise, design, analyse and summarise quantitative health data including regression analyses and is designed for those new to biostatistics.
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Biostatistics in Health consists of 2 online or on-campus units of study that provide an introduction to statistical concepts in health.
You will learn the use and relevance of statistics in public health, descriptive analyses to summarise and display data, concepts of statistical inference, continuous and binary data analysis and statistical aspects of study design.
You will also learn how to select and apply the appropriate regression modelling techniques for continuous, categorical and time-to-event outcome data.
Units of study:
Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.
Who should study this course?
Public health and health professionals looking to gain speciality in biostatistics.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February)
Admission to the Sydney Professional Certificate in Biostatistics in Health requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience.
Completion of a Sydney Professional Certificate in Biostatistics in Health can be used as credit and articulate to a:
The course provides advanced postgraduate training for students who wish to excel in a career in biostatistics.
