Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics (GD-BIOSTAT) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. 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)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website.

Last updated: 27 February 2025