2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Biostatistics Graduate Certificate (CHHS)


Banner Code:  HH-CERG-BSTN

Unit: Global and Community Health 

This 15-credit certificate prepares participants to use statistical methods to analyze health care data. It is designed for health scientists and professionals in health-related government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research hospitals, public health agencies, and other medical research organizations who design medical experiments and analyze and interpret complex health data. In addition, the program helps prepare students to begin careers in such organizations.

The certificate is a joint graduate certificate program of the Department of Statistics in the Volgenau School of Engineering and the Department of Global and Community Health in CHHS. Courses are taught by faculty members from both programs. 

Application Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to health science or statistics, such as medicine, biology, nursing, health science, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, and psychology. A course in statistics and a course in college algebra with a grade of B or higher are required for admission to the program.

Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission  chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, please refer to Graduate Application Database.

Certificate Requirements


Students must complete five courses for a total of 15 credits. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken through the Department of Global and Community Health.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

 

Total: 15 credits