Essential skills for those who want to get involved in public health research.
The Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, offered by Drexel University's School of Public Health, is an inter-disciplinary program designed for working professionals coming from diverse backgrounds: public health administrators, physicians, Nurses, clinical research professionals, health educators, policy experts and more.
Program Features
- Research-oriented training in the theory and tools of core public health disciplines
- Students build the statistical background needed to conduct research
- Students learn how to:
- Develop hypotheses
- Analyze data
- Interpret and communicate results
Never before has disease prevention and health promotion been more important. As world events develop, with the added threat of bio-terrorism and other emerging public health issues, those who can apply knowledge gained through research to real-world problems are in great demand across all sectors: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, governmental & non-governmental agencies, business and academia.
Program Format
This 9-credit (3 courses) program is offered in a convenient format for part-time students. You can study online, with no commuting to campus required. Courses are taught in 10-week terms, following Drexel University's academic calendar.
Students who complete the Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics can transfer credits into the Executive Masters in Public Health (MPH) program at the Drexel University School of Public Health, and receive credit towards the epidemiology and biostatistics core course requirements in the Executive MPH Program. The Executive MPH utilizes a hybrid curriculum in which students meet on-campus one weekend per month for 21 continuous months with extensive use of online components. For more information on the Executive MPH program, please contact Colleen Baillie at cpb32@drexel.edu.
To learn more about this program visit Curriculum or Application.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for Fall and Winter terms. Apply today! See admission criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
