Biostatistics Certificate

About the Certificate

Biostatistics is an interdisciplinary study which uses statistical and computational tools to study life sciences and public health-related problems. This certificate will give undergraduate students broad exposure to fundamental and applied knowledge for biostatistics.

Requirements (18-19 credits)

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a foundation in probability theory and statistics reasoning
• Master quantitative analysis techniques for the analysis of health science datasets
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of epidemiology, clinical research methodology.
• Acquire computation skills for data management and algorithm implementation

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Pre-Requisite Information

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