| Course Name |
Biostatistics |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
X845 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Professional Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
ProfCert |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2021/2022 September. |
| Application Date |
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Prof Cert Biostatistics PT (X845)
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. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time. |
| Course Fee |
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. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+ProfCert Biostatistics
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 15)
Quantitative skills are essential for the conduct of biomedical research - from Principal Investigators, to PhD students such skills permit objective evaluation of hypotheses.
Dr...
Hide-ProfCert Biostatistics
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 15)
Quantitative skills are essential for the conduct of biomedical research - from Principal Investigators, to PhD students such skills permit objective evaluation of hypotheses.
Drawing on extensive faculty experience in Biostatistics, we are pleased to offer a Professional Certificate in Biostatistics (15 ECTS) comprising 3 modules with a focus on data management and computational skills in the IBM SPSS package, and on biostatistics methodologies ranging from basic probability, to two-group tests, to regression modelling and survival analysis.
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
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+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 var...
Hide-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
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| Number of Credits |
15 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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