The online Certificate in Biostatistics is perfect for those working with statistical data who want to supplement their skills or are seeking a career transition.
Offered by the School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville (UofL), this 5-course (15 credit hour) biostats certificate prepares students to apply fundamental methods for analysis and management of data across various public health industries. Acquire the analytical background and informatics tools you need to meet your professional goals and advance your career in this evolving area.
This certificate qualifies for financial aid. Tuition rate does not include costs associated with a specific course or program, such as textbooks.
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Complete this program on your own time through fully online classes.
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Learn MoreThe Certificate in Biostatistics from UofL prepares students for a wide variety of career paths in quantitative data analysis. They can choose to pursue biostats jobs within:
Application Deadline | Term | Start |
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April 1 (International) | Summer | May |
April 15 | Summer | May |
July 1 (International) | Fall | August |
July 25 | Fall | August |
Note: Any application completed after the deadline is considered for admission for the next admission term. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
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Send all materials to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
2211 S. Brook Street
Louisville, KY 40292
gradadm@louisville.edu
*See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.
International students will not be issued a U.S. visa if admitted to an online program, since there are no campus attendance requirements. All courses in the program are taught 100% online, allowing you to complete the certificate coursework from the comfort of your home and at any time convenient for you, regardless of your current location, anywhere in the world.
For more information on the admission and application process, please contact our Online Learning Enrollment Counselor at 800.871.8635 or by email at online@louisville.edu.
The online Biostats certificate at UofL is a 15-16 credit hour program that requires 12 credit hours in core courses and 3-4 credit hours in electives (depending on the chosen courses).
Course Title | Hours |
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PHST 680 Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
PHST 681 Biostatistical Methods II | 3 |
PHST 620 Introduction to Statistical Computing (SAS) | 3 |
PHST 684 Categorical Data Analysis | 3 |
Electives* | 3-4 |
Total | 15-16 |
Note: PHST 680 and 681 are prerequisites for PHST 640 and 684.
*Electives can be either PHST 624 Clinical Trials I (2 Hours) and PHST 625 Clinical Trials II (2 hours) or PHST 640 Statistical Methods for Research Design in Health Sciences (3 hours).
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