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Seeking Assistance with Your Biostatistics

The Health Sciences Research Office (HSRO) provides Biostatistical support free of charge to:

  • Postgraduate students (including Honours, MMeds/MDents, MSc, PhD)
  • Postdoctoral research fellows
  • Staff/Researchers
  • Undergraduate students

The HSRO provides expert biostatistical consulting to support research excellence across the Faculty of Health Sciences. Our services are designed to assist researchers, postgraduate students, and academic staff throughout their research, including:

  • Protocol Development

Guidance on statistical components such as sample size calculations, randomisation/sampling strategies, and crafting a robust Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP).

  • Protocol Review Support

Assistance in addressing feedback from protocol assessors and refining statistical sections accordingly.

  • Data Collection & Management

Advice on designing effective data collection tools and implementing sound data management practices.

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation

Support ranging from basic descriptive statistics to advanced analytical techniques for clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and other research designs.

  • Research Outputs

Help with preparing statistical content for research reports, theses, dissertations, and manuscripts intended for publication.

  • Supervisor & Student Support

Statistical guidance for supervisors overseeing student research projects, and support for postgraduate students responding to examiner feedback.

  • Examiner Assistance

Expert input for examiners evaluating statistical analyses and interpreting research findings.

  • Grant Applications

Statistical support for academics preparing research grant proposals.

Biostatistical consultations take place at the following locations:

  • Phillip V Tobias Health Sciences Building, Parktown
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
  • Helen Joseph Hospital
  • Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

The mode of interaction for consultations is Face-to Face or Online (via MS Teams/Zoom/Whatsapp)

Booking in advance is essential. To make a booking complete this form; or contact: consultations.hsro@wits.ac.za

For general enquiries, please contact the Health Sciences Research Office:

Email: courses.health@wits.ac.za or phone 011 717 2503. 

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