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Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) (MC-BIOSENH) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
Coordinator
Emily Karahalios
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced), graduates should be able to:
Knowledge
- Explain key concepts of quantitative research methods including the role of statistical methods in drawing inferences from data.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the theory underlying the main areas of biostatistics relevant to professional practice and research.
- Explain key epidemiological concepts including measures of disease frequency and causal effect, and the major sources of bias in epidemiological studies.
Skills
- Develop research questions (descriptive, causal, predictive) and corresponding appropriate statistical designs and/or analysis methods in medical/health settings.
- Display skills in a range of complex statistical analyses using modern statistical software and programming skills.
- Demonstrate skills in data collection and data management, including database design, quality control procedures and the ethical handling of data.
- Employ sound communication skills relating to biostatistical issues with clinical/health professionals including appropriate presentation of statistical material.
- Display the technical skills to be able to read methodological papers in the biostatistical literature and apply the methods described therein to practical problems.
Application of knowledge and skills:
- Plan and execute a research-based project that applies the necessary practical and technical skills to answer the proposed research question.
- Display problem-solving abilities in biostatistics, characterised by flexibility of approach.
Generic skills
- Communicate effectively to a range of audiences
- Think critically to answer research questions in the medical/health field
- Effectively organize, time manage and plan
- Demonstrate the technical skills for professional practice
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced) will be:
Academically excellent:
- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
Knowledgeable across disciplines:
- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Leaders in communities:
- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
Attuned to cultural diversity:
- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
Active global citizens:
- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
- have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Last updated: 8 March 2024