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Biostatistics

Masters.
The University of Melbourne

40

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of genomics, bioinformatics and pharmaceutical science in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as bioinformatics, biostatistics, biotechnology or laboratory skills, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as biotechnologist, research assistant, bioinformatician, academic, food technician, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, ScienceDirect Publication, Sanofi, Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 47,712

Information

Duration

1.5 years

Upcoming Intakes

Feb 2020

Course Code

088478A

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

Global Graduate Merit Scholarship

Up to 50% of tuition fees

Graduate Research Scholarships

Up to A$110,000

International Graduate Merit Scholarships

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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