Biostatistics

ProfCert Biostatistics
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 15)

Who should apply?
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Course Description
- Information for Prospective Students:
This course is suitable for all: from Postgraduate students beginning a research career to Postdoctoral or faculty researchers wishing to strengthen their quantitative skills

- Researchers in any field will benefit, however examples are mainly drawn from biomedical research

- Each module comprises 2-3 contact hours per week on the UCD Belfield campus over the 12-week semesters, suiting part-time learners

Data Management and Statistics with SPSS (core, 5 credits, semester 1)

Understanding and managing data; describing, visualising and exploring data in IBM SPSS

Biostatistics 1 (core, 5 credits, semester 1)

Descriptive statistics, sampling variation, simple parametric and non-parametric tests

Biostatistics II (core, 5 credits, semester 2)

Linear and logistic regression; survival analysis; analysis of repeated measures

Stage 1 - Core
Biostatistics I PHPS40190
Biostatistics II PHPS40460
Applied Research Methods, Data Management & Analysis with SPSS PHPS40750

Data Management and Statistics with SPSS (core, 5 credits, semester 1)
Understanding and managing data; describing, visualising and exploring data in IBM SPSS
Biostatistics 1 (core, 5 credits, semester 1)
Descriptive statistics, sampling variation, simple parametric and non-parametric tests
Biostatistics II (core, 5 credits, semester 2)
Linear and logistic regression; survival analysis; analysis of repeated measures

The following entry routes are available:

Prof Cert Biostatistics PT (X845)
Duration 1 Years Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

You can apply using the UCD online application system. To apply, simply click on http://www.ucd.ie/apply and follow the instructions. A non-refundable application fee applies. The application fee is paid online.

15

1 year part-time.

ProfCert Biostatistics (X845) Part Time
EU/NONEU fee per year - € 1750

***Fees are subject to change

Fees include tuition and examination fees. The fee schedule for all programmes is shown on the UCD Fees website (http://www.ucd.ie/fees/) and refers to the fee for a single academic year. Further information regarding fees is available on the UCD Fees website.

Next Intake: 2020/2021 September