The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics is a 12-credit hour graduate certificate that allows students to develop foundational skills in the design and analysis of biomedical studies. These skills are necessary for conducting quantitative research in public health and medicine, and they are attractive to future employers. The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics is designed for students studying in graduate degree programs outside the Department of Biostatistics or for professionals seeking continuing education.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
To be considered for this certificate program candidates must be associated with the University of Kentucky in one of the following categories:
- Enrolled post baccalaureate or in a degree program and admitted to the graduate school.
- Enrolled in a professional degree program.
- A resident in the medical center.
- Admission to the curriculum will be subject to approval of the GCB committee and acceptance to the Graduate School.
Students enrolled in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics PhD program are not eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate or award of the graduate certificate does not guarantee admission to any degree program at the University of Kentucky.
Students are required to earn a grade of B or higher in required courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 across all certificate courses (required and electives).
For more information about admissions and course work, visit https://cph.uky.edu/programs/graduate-certificates/biostatistics.
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