Biostatistician, Kaimātai tauanga koiora
Also known as
- Biometrician
Biostatisticians collect and analyse statistical data for biology and public health purposes. They may examine the effects of environmental conditions and other factors on living things.
Your pay could be
$79K
Lower
$103K to $148K
Most common
$169K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-5 years
Biostatisticians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel nationally or internationally
- need to be logical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- collect and organise health data
- design medical research studies
- assess data quality
- use statistical methods to analyse health data
- write reports and project plans
- prepare data graphics
- present research results to others
- write scientific papers
Investigative
Organised
Practical
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics, public health, epidemiology, biochemistry and cell biology, biological sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in mathematics and statistics, biological sciences, epidemiology or similar area
- a master's degree in mathematics and statistics, biological sciences, public health or similar area
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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