ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS CERTIFICATE
In most public health disciplines, the role of statistics is becoming more and more important. Professionals are expected to be able to critically read the literature and evaluate analytical methods used. Many are also expected to establish databases and do statistical analysis. This certificate gives the holder the skills to be able to establish complex databases independently, to do more advanced statistical analyses, and to critically evaluate scientific papers with respect to appropriateness of analyses.
Learner outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:
- Function as a statistical consultant on research projects.
- Give advice on study-design issues, including questionnaire design.
- Assemble data and create and manage databases.
- Select appropriate statistical tests for data analyses.
- Perform appropriate statistical analyses using current statistical software (e.g., SAS or SPSS).
- Communicate results of analyses and write the statistical methods section.
Indicators of educational effectiveness
- Research project
- Written paper
- Oral presentation
PREREQUISITE
- Successful completion of a basic certificate program
- Completed application for a graduate degree program in the School of Public Health
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview with departmental faculty member
Certificate requirements Units
- REL____ Religion (3)
- STAT 523 Biostatistics III (4)
- STAT 545 Survival Analysis (3)
- STAT 564 Survey and Advanced Research Methods (3)
- STAT 694 Research (3)
- EPDM 510 Principles of Epidemiology II (3)
- EPDM 515 Clinical Trials (3)
- STAT 525 Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
- STAT 594 Statistical Consulting (2)
TOTAL (27)
Research and forums
Students are required to attend a minimum of five forums in the School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and/or Center for Health Research during the certificate program.
