Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate (CG59) applies data analytic and visualisation methods to public health and healthcare questions, building understanding of standard analytic techniques, visualisation tools, and practical modelling and data interpretation. It is offered in-person on campus and online/blended synchronous.

Department: Health Policy, Management and Leadership | Duration: 15 credit hours (page text also says 16); typically two years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Five 3-credit courses: Applied Biostatistics 1, Analytic Methods for Health Policy Management and Leadership, Health Services Research Informatics, Population Health Policy Analysis Informatics 1, and Healthcare and Insurance Policy (Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA 3.0. Official GRE scores required. Statement of purpose, two letters of reference, current resume or CV, all university transcripts and a processing fee. Fall deadline July 1. Apply online under code CG59; current WVU students must contact the programme coordinator before applying.

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.

Duration: 15 credit hours (page text also says 16); typically two years part-time

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