Program Overview

Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

The Department of Biostatistics & Data Science offers various graduate certificates, including the Biostatistics Graduate Certificate.

Academics

The department provides several academic programs, including:

• Biostatistics Graduate Certificate
• Applied Data Science Graduate Certificate
• Applied Statistics Graduate Certificate
• Health Data Science Graduate Certificate
• Biostatistical Applications Graduate Certificate

Admissions

To be admitted to the Biostatistics Graduate Certificate program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Prerequisite courses include Calculus I, II, III, computer programming experience, as well as one of the following courses: linear algebra, differential equations, or numerical analysis.

Admissions Process

The admissions process involves the following steps:

• Online Application and Fee: Application deadlines are May 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, and January 1 for Spring. The application fee is $60.
• Additional Materials:
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges and universities attended.
  • International Transcripts: Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) reports are required for international transcripts.
  • CV or Resume: A resume indicating education, work background, awards, scholarships/fellowships, and other relevant information.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Three references who can comment on the applicant's potential success at a graduate level.
  • Personal Statement: A brief essay outlining the applicant's interest in the program, career objectives, and other relevant information.
  • International Applicants: Official TOEFL or IELTS scores less than two years old.

Background Checks

A criminal background check is required prior to admitting students to graduate programs. The background check is completed by Validity Screening Solutions, and the applicant must pay a one-time fee.

Technical Standards

The Technical Standards for the Biostatistics Graduate Certificate program include:

1. Observation: The ability to observe and evaluate class demonstrations and field experiences.
2. Communication: The ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
3. Motor: Sufficient motor function to attend classes, prepare assignments, and deliver presentations.
4. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: The ability to understand and work with measurements and calculations, and to engage in reasoning, analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking.
5. Behavioral and Social Attributes: Emotional health, sound judgment, and the ability to act ethically and with integrity.