Data Management and Statistical Computing (STAT7603)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Three assignments (1 x 30%; 2 x 35%)
Course enquiries
Doctor Nasir Moghaddar (Semester 1)
Doctor Michael Waller (Semester 1, Semester 2)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
STAT7603 introduces the software packages Stata and R, with the aim of providing a foundation to build upon in further studies and biostatistical career. The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake moderate to high level data manipulation and management in preparation for statistical analysis of data typically arising in health and medical research. This course is part of the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. If you are not enrolled in a Biostatistics program at UQ, please contact the Program Director, Dr Michael Waller, to seek permission before enrolling.
