Applied Biostatistics Certificate

Our Applied Biostatistics Certificate is designed for those currently working as data managers or analysts, but who lack formal training in biostatistics and the science of uncertainty and would like to gain the corresponding technical, mathematical, and computational skills.

The program will:

• enhance your understanding of database management and investigation.
• alert you to key variables and trends.
• help you judge the statistical significance.
• improve your overall data evaluation and programming skills.

Career Outlook

With the explosion of "big data" arising from genomics studies, web-based social interactions, and other clinical and observational sources, the field of biostatistics is becoming more and more critical to sensible, well-informed decision making.

For example, the fields of clinical and translational research are expanding, driven by changing disease patterns and emerging therapeutic approaches from the laboratory, clinical, and population sciences. But there are growing concerns about the quality and safety of research in humans, as evidenced by public scandals and increasing regulation by the US Food and Drug Administration. The result is an increasing need for well-trained individuals who bring specific, technical biostatistical knowledge to the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical and observational research studies.

Earning this certificate will provide you with the in-demand skills used in applying statistical techniques to solve today's problems in biology and biomedicine.