Program Overview
The Professional Certificate in Biostatistics at UCD is a 15 ECTS graduate-level program designed to enhance quantitative skills in biomedical research. It covers data management with SPSS, biostatistics methodologies from basic probability to survival analysis, and is structured into three core modules over two semesters. The part-time program is suitable for individuals in various career stages, from postgraduate students to researchers, who seek to strengthen their quantitative abilities in biomedical research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Professional Certificate in Biostatistics is a 15 ECTS graduate-level program designed for individuals seeking to enhance their quantitative skills in biomedical research. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including postgraduate students starting their research careers, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, and researchers in any field who wish to strengthen their quantitative skills. The program focuses on data management and computational skills using the IBM SPSS package, as well as biostatistics methodologies ranging from basic probability to two-group tests, regression modeling, and survival analysis.
Outline:
The program is structured into three core modules, delivered over two semesters:
- Biostatistics 1 (5 credits, semester 1): This module focuses on descriptive statistics, sampling variation, and simple parametric and non-parametric tests.
- Biostatistics II (5 credits, semester 2): This module delves into linear and logistic regression, survival analysis, and analysis of repeated measures.
Teaching:
The program draws on the extensive faculty experience in Biostatistics at UCD.
Careers:
The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary for a successful career in biomedical research.
Other:
The program emphasizes the importance of quantitative skills in biomedical research, highlighting their role in objective evaluation of hypotheses. The examples used in the program are mainly drawn from biomedical research.
ProfCert Biostatistics (X845) Part Time
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 2010 Fees are subject to change
Fees include tuition and examination fees.
