Program Overview

Data Science for Health Professionals (Certificate)

Overview

In the Data Science for Health Professionals certificate program, you'll learn how to collect and analyze data in a wide range of areas such as imaging and electronic health records (EHRs). The program also provides foundational skills in R programming, statistical analysis and data modeling. Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to recognize and communicate health care trends using the data you have collected and assessed to answer complex clinical questions. This certificate enables career opportunities such as data scientist, data architect, data analyst, database administrator or instructor.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.