Coursework program - How do I apply?

Now that you have decided to apply for enrolment in a coursework program offered by the School of Public Health, the following information will assist you in making your application:

• Entry requirements - standard admission, special admission, uncompleted qualifications and eligibility for Biostatistics programs
• When to apply - closing dates for receipt of applications
• Application procedures - application forms, documentation to be submitted, qualifications and credit/exemptions
• How to enrol - information on enrolling in the relevant units of study
• Contact information - where to direct your enquiries

Standard Admission:

Masters degrees
Admission to a Masters degree normally requires completion of a minimum of a four-year full-time degree (or its part-time equivalent) from a university recognised by the University of Sydney.

Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate
Admission to a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate usually requires the completion of a three-year degree or qualifications that are of an equivalent level, such as diploma or certificate issued by a professional body.

Special Admission:

If you do not have a four-year full-time equivalent University of Sydney degree, or a four-year degree from another recognised university, then a shorter degree may be acceptable as long as you have:

• non-degree professional qualifications, and/or
• substantial relevant experience, and/or
• additional relevant qualifications

Students who have been awarded the GradDipPH or GradDipIPH (Sydney) and are otherwise eligible for MPH or MIPH enrolment, may apply for acceptance as Master of Philosophy in Public Health/International Public Health candidates.

Uncompleted qualifications:

An uncompleted qualification at the time of application may be taken into account as 'experience' and/or further evidence of suitability for graduate study. However, you must have other completed qualifications and experience on which an application may be based.

Aside from standard admission criteria, students intending on enrolling in a Biostatistics coursework program should also have:

• a proven aptitude for advanced mathematical work - indicated, for example, by a high level of achievement in high school or undergraduate mathematics;
• and already passed an introductory course in statistics (such as PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics) - covering, at least, the estimation of means and proportions with confidence intervals, and the comparison of means and proportions between two groups using hypothesis tests.

You may inquire about your eligibility for enrolment, obtain an application form, or apply for acceptance, at any time.

For enrolment in Semester 1:

The closing date for receipt of applications for Semester 1 is the end of January for local students and the end of October the previous year for international students.

Your application will be first considered by the School for candidature, and then the Faculty of Medicine's Board of Postgraduate Studies will consider the School's recommendations. You should expect to be notified by the Faculty of their acceptance or otherwise by mid-February.

For enrolment in Semester 2:

The closing date for receipt of applications for Semester 2 is the end of May for local students and end of April for international students (late applications may be considered).

Your application will be first considered by the School for candidature, and then the Faculty of Medicine's Board of Postgraduate Studies will consider the School's recommendations. You should expect to be notified by the Faculty of their acceptance or otherwise in mid-June.

All initial enquires should be directed to Postgraduate Administration

Address:
Edward Ford Building A27
University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia

Phone:
+ 61 2 9351 5470

Fax:
+ 61 2 9351 8529

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