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Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) (MC-BIOSENH) // Entry and participation requirements
About this course
Coordinator
Emily Karahalios
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, such as statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences, economics, from an approved university, with an average mark over the degree of at least 70% or equivalent; and
- Successful completion (average mark of 65%) at tertiary level of at least one mathematics subject, including elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
Applicants may be required to attend a test to elucidate any of the matters listed above.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Where relevant, performance in an interview or test, and/or referee reports or employer references.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance Band 6.5 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 16 November 2023