Program Overview

Biostatistics Course Details

The Biostatistics course focuses on providing an understanding of statistical reasoning within scientific methodology and the analysis of data. The course describes the role of statistical methodology within scientific methodology and discusses different structures of data, including quantitative and qualitative data, as well as different levels of measurement.

Course Description

Descriptive statistics are introduced through the use of tables, figures, and statistical measurements. The concept of statistical inference is introduced with an emphasis on confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Statistical inference is applied through statistical analysis methods for comparisons of groups to investigate dependencies between variables. The course concludes with a description of linear regression as a method for analysis. During a literature seminar, research articles related to public health are discussed with a focus on the statistical method. Throughout the course, theoretical parts are illustrated through practical computer exercises where statistical software is used.

Eligibility

For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, health care, environmental health, or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education is required. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency are also required if the course is taught in Swedish.

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University. The application fee is SEK 900, and the tuition fee for the first instalment is SEK 13,342, making the total fee SEK 13,342.

Course Details

• Starts: 13 October 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-F3038

Additional Course Offerings

• An additional offering of the Biostatistics course is available, starting on 12 October 2026 and ending on 1 November 2026, with the same details as above but with application code UMU-F3801.

Department

The course is given by the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.