Essentials of Biostatistics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 2007
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Course ID
201301
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to conduct basic statistical analyses and interpret results correctly and contextually. In this course you will build a foundation for planning and conducting statistical analyses appropriate to a range of research questions and study designs. You will develop critical thinking skills to appraise the quality of published research, and practical skills in the analysis of data using modern statistical software. This course prepares you with skills to investigate population health issues, with ready transferability of these skills to other settings in the health and medical sciences.

  • Descriptive Statistics And Probability
  • Statistical Inference And Hypothesis Testing
  • Regression And Correlation

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply key statistical concepts to develop data-centric approaches for addressing problems in health and medical sciences
  • Analyse health-related data using modern statistical software to extract valuable insights
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different quantitative methods by using statistical reasoning skills
  • Communicate statistical findings clearly and concisely, tailoring the explanations to the target audience
  • Identify how quantitative skills developed in this course are applied across various health and medical sciences disciplines

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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