| 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: 2018/2019 September |
| Application Date |
Expand+How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Prof Cert Biostatistics PT (X845)
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling *
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, the...
Hide-How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Prof Cert Biostatistics PT (X845)
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
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.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time |
| Course Fee |
ProfCert Biostatistics (X845) Part Time
EU/NONEU fee per year - €1695
***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.
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+-Applicants to the programme should hold an Irish level 8 qualification (Higher Diploma or Higher Degree with an award of 2.2 or above) or international equivalent from a recognised third level institution.
-Applicants must supply tr...
Hide--Applicants to the programme should hold an Irish level 8 qualification (Higher Diploma or Higher Degree with an award of 2.2 or above) or international equivalent from a recognised third level institution.
-Applicants must supply transcripts of their primary degree or higher diploma and all supporting documentation overleaf at the time of application. This includes an up-to-date 2 page CV.
-Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTs 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.
Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis
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| 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.
Draw...
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 statis...
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
Data Management & Statistics with SPSS
PHPS40750
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| Number of Credits |
15 |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Name:Christine Ridge
Contact Number:01 716 34 29 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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