Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
| Course Type: | Postgraduate Coursework Degree |
| Award: | PGDipAppStat - Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics |
| More Information: | Department of Statistics |
Key Features
This course is designed to train graduates for employment as statisticians in a range of industries. Specialised study is also available in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiological methods, graphics imaging, non paramedic function fitting, time series and stochastic finance. The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics will be awarded upon successful completion of six of the coursework units offered in the Master of Applied Statistics including the core unit Stat810: Statistical Theory.
Suitable For
The majority of students who enrol, join with the intention of becoming professional statisticians. A sizeable minority, however, are already working in other roles and find they require a deeper knowledge of statistics than they gained from their earlier training. Also, a number of students come to the course without a major in statistics but with a degree in another area. In most of these cases it is necessary to take some qualifying courses to bring the candidate's knowledge of statistics up to a suitable level.
Career Opportunities
Employment as statisticians in research organisations, insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, government departments and industry.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) with a major in statistics. It is possible to enrol without a major in statistics but with a quantitative degree together with work experience in statistics. However if an applicant's background in statistics, mathematics or computing is insufficient, satisfactory completion of a qualifying program will be required before being offered admission. |
| Course Quota: | No |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No |
| English Language Requirements: | English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from Macquarie International. |
| Domestic Students: | Apply through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees |
| International Students: | Apply through Macquarie International |
Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Year |
| Location: | North Ryde |
| Course Commences: | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Study Options: | Full-time Part-time External |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 24 |
| Enquiries: |
Department of Statistics |
Structure of the Course
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.