Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 3 years or 2 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
3-year degree (24 units of study)To be eligible to complete the degree in 3 years
part-time (only available as part-time study)
part-time (only available as part-time study)
, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- the Graduate Diploma of Biostatistics from this University.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
2-year degree (16 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years
part-time (only available as part-time study)
part-time (only available as part-time study)
, you'll need:
- a bachelor honours degree in the field of statistical sciences.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines include allied health, applied science, behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling), biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry, development studies, education, engineering, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medical sciences, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, oral health, pharmacy, psychology, public health or health sciences, science, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, arts (depending on the major studied).
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
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