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Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Queensland

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Develop specialist skills in applying statistical methods to health and medical data for research and evidence-based practice. This Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics builds capability in data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical appraisal of research findings, with a course plan tailored to your background. Delivered externally and part-time, it draws on core courses from UQ’s Master of Biostatistics and links to public health agencies. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can support and deliver statistical analysis for health and biomedical research, public health evaluation and evidence-based decision-making. Typical pathways include biostatistics or data analyst roles within hospitals, research institutes, universities, government health departments, clinical trials units and NGOs. The program also provides a pathway toward further postgraduate study in biostatistics and related health data disciplines. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$26,264 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, July

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External

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5497

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

tick iconUQ EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

tick iconUQ COVID-19 OFFSHORE ONLINE STUDY TUITION FEE REBATE

12.5% of tuition fees

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