Introduction to Biostatistics (PG)

Postgraduate | 2026

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On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 5011
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Course ID
204726
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Public Health
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chaitanya Joshi
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods (summarising data and drawing valid inferences based on limited information) to biological systems, more particularly, to humans and their health problems. This course deals with statistical concepts and terminology and basic analytic techniques. The purpose of the course is to give students an introduction to the discipline, an appreciation of a statistical perspective on information arising from the health arena and basic critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of research evidence.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply basic statistical concepts commonly used in Health and Medical Sciences
  • Use basic analytical techniques to generate results
  • Interpret results of commonly used statistical analyses in written summaries
  • Demonstrate statistical reasoning skills correctly and contextually

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28463
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 46
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PUBH4003 Introduction to Biostatistics OR must not have completed PUBHLTH7074 Introduction to Biostatistics at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Public Health
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Graduate Diploma in Public Health