Applied Biostatistics Advanced Certificate

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This certificate program will provide an intensive training on biostatistical methodology and data analysis skills. Upon completion, students will be equipped with statistical knowledge and programming techniques needed for analyzing data from a variety of sources such as clinical trials, observational studies and laboratory studies. This certificate program is targeted towards people who have already obtained their terminal degree (e.g., MD or PhD) and would like additional professional development outlets.

Required Core (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

STA 502LEC - Intro Stat Inference Credits: 3
STA 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 522LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 2 Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 courses, not previously taken, from:

STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3
STA 504LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics II Credits: 3
STA 509LEC - Statistical Genetics Credits: 3
STA 511LEC - Advanced Statistical Computing Credits: 3
STA 515LEC - Distributn Free Inference Credits: 3
STA 517LEC - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 522LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 2 Credits: 3
STA 525LEC - Stats for Bioinformatics Credits: 3
STA 526LEC - Clncal Trials/Design Anal Credits: 3
STA 531LEC - Sample Survys Thery-Meths Credits: 3
STA 537LEC - Sequential Analysis Credits: 3
STA 545LEC - Statistical Data Mining I Credits: 3
STA 546LEC - Data Mining II Credits: 3
STA 551LEC - Stochastic Processes Credits: 3
STA 561LEC - Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 567LEC - Bayesian Statist Anal Credits: 3
STA 571LEC - Spec Top in Statistics Credits: 3
STA 575LEC - Survival Analysis Credits: 3
STA 581LEC - Multivar Data Analysis Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

15 Hours

Time-To-Degree

Up to 1 Year

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Noreen McGuire
704 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: noreenm@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6142
Fax: 716-829-2200

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.