About this Program

Biostatisticians play an essential role in converting raw biomedical data into applied knowledge. They work at the intersection of public health and biomedical research to design studies, shape government policy, train researchers and develop new methods for analyzing biological data.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll learn how to employ statistical concepts to answer important scientific questions. Using either R or Stata software, we’ll apply different techniques for analyzing data sets from scientific and medical research. Develop the ability to process and interpret the results of statistical analyses common in biomedical research.

Designed for

Scientists and researchers who use biostatistics in their work.

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what you'll learn

• Foundational statistical analysis tools and linear and multiple regression models
• Methods for analyzing variance and covariance
• One-way and two-way analyses of variance, including assumptions, transformations, outlier detection, dummy variables and variable selection procedures
• Techniques for analysis of categorical data
• Classification and discrimination techniques and survival analysis, including product limit estimates and the Cox proportional hazards model

Get Hands-On Experience

You’ll complete a data analysis project demonstrating the skills you learned.

Choose From Noncredit and Credit Options

By completing this certificate program, you may be able to earn up to 12 graduate credits. If you don’t plan to pursue a graduate degree, choose the noncredit offering. See Noncredit & Credit Options.