Aug. 16, 2023
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Courses Required
$880
Cost Per Credit Hour
15
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Biostatistics is the science of developing and applying statistical methods needed to tackle research problems in a variety of fields – especially public health and medicine. The Applied Biostatistics Graduate Certificate, offered by the School of Public Health, is for individuals who lack formal training in biostatistics and who would like to gain skills needed to understand and apply standard statistical techniques. The certificate is designed to develop a basic understanding of standard statistical techniques, study design, data modeling and inference. This program is especially useful for clinical and translational researchers, as well as public health practitioners.
Online Courses
August 16, 2023
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Degree Awarded: Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics
Students in the Applied Biostatistics Certificate program typically take one to two classes per semester. Completion of the 15-credit-hour program usually takes two years.
Coursework begins with a traditional introduction to biostatistics in which basic principles of statistical inference and data analysis are introduced, along with a corresponding computing section that demonstrates analytic tools in a practical setting using statistical software. Later courses cover regression principles and more sophisticated data analysis techniques. All of the courses incorporate important epidemiologic concepts, and an introductory course in epidemiology is recommended early in the program.
The final capstone course allows students to utilize the knowledge gained in their coursework to analyze real data of their own in a comprehensive manner. Students work on a dedicated data analysis stemming from their own research or the work of others, culminating in a final research paper. Although there are no formal class meetings, students complete the equivalent of 30 contact hours, plus assignments, by the end of the semester. A formal report or manuscript, depending on the situation of the student, is required at the end of the semester.
The primary objectives of the program are to:
To be considered for the fall, students should submit their application by August 1. Completed applications are sent to the department for review. Students will receive an e-mail from the department regarding their acceptance.
Program Contact:
Christa Lilly, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
(304) 293-6515
Email:
cllilly@hsc.wvu.edu
Please allow 48 hours for a response
The Applied Biostatistics Certificate requires 15 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $880
$13,200 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
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1 | $880 |
3 | $2,640 |
6 | $5,280 |
9 | $7,920 |
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Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).