Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics allows students to develop foundational skills in the design and analysis of biomedical studies. These skills are necessary for conducting quantitative research in public health and medicine, and they are attractive to future employers. This is an on-campus program with courses offered during regular business hours.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Students will be able to: Identify and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing public health and biomedical data Summarize statistical designs, including design issues and power calculations, and their applications in solving public health and biomedical problems

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Applicants will be required to submit official transcripts from prior degree programs. GRE test scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statements are NOT required. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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