Public Health Statistics Certificate Overview
The Public Health Statistics Certificate prepares students with the critical statistical and quantitative skills highly valued by employers in the field of public health. It equips students with the necessary tools in statistics and data science to tackle complex health issues, ensuring they are well-positioned to contribute to addressing both domestic and global health challenges.
PBHLT Courses (Choose 9 Credits)
- PBHLT 6106, Categorical Data Analysis (Pre-requisites PBHLT 6100, 6300, MATH 1210, 1220, 2270, 5080, 5090 AND INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3 Fall
- PBHLT 6107, Survival Analysis (Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in (PBHLT 6100 AND 6300) AND (MATH 1210 AND 1220 AND 2270 AND 5080 AND 5090) AND Instructor Consent) | Spring
- PBHLT 6300, Epidemiology I (Pre-requisite INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3 Fall
- PHS 7000, Adv. Biostats in STATA (Pre-requisite PBHLT 6100) | 3 Fall
- PBHLT 7115, Causal Methods in Public Health (Corequisite: PBHLT 6300 AND PBHLT 7100 AND Instructor Consent) |Spring
- PBHLT 7300, Epidemiology II (Pre-requisite PBHLT 6300) | 3 Fall
- PBHLT 7120, Linear and Logistic Regression Models (Pre-Requisite PBHLT 7100 AND Instructor Consent) | 3 Fall
- PBHLT 7130, Longitudinal Data Analysis (Pre-Requisites PBHLT 6100, 6300, 7120, MATH 5080,5090 AND INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3 Spring
Statistics Electives (6 Credits)
- STAT 6003, Survey of Statistical Computer Packages | 3 Fall/Spring
- STAT 6769, Introduction to Hierarchical Linear Models | 3
- STAT 6969, Spec Topic in Statistics | 3 Spring
- STAT 6571, Found. Of Applied Data Anal. & Visualization | 3
- STAT 6572, Nonparametric Statistics | 3
- STAT 6573, Practical Data Science | 3
- STAT 6574, Intro to Bayesian Methods | 3
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Course requirements of the public health statistics certificate program allow some flexibility depending on a person’s math/statistics background. Thus, pre-requisites vary in difficulty depending on the certificate courses that a student selects. A student may refer to the college catalog in order to determine the prerequisites for a particular course.
A grade of B- or better is required for all pre-requisite courses.
Please see the required course list to determine which pre-requisites are necessary for a given program of study.
Applicants must meet academic minimum requirements for admission. The requirements listed are the minimum set by the Graduate School of the University of Utah and do not guarantee admission to a graduate program. Also, each academic department or program defines additional requirements. Applicants are evaluated with respect to university and departmental requirements and with respect to the pool of available applicants.
The minimum academic requirements for graduate admission are the following:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college/university,
- At least a 3.00 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA* *If the candidate has a GPA below 3.0 they must submit a justification letter. This letter should detail why the candidate's GPA is lower than 3.0 and why they feel that they are prepared to pursue the certificate in spite of their lower GPA.
International Applicants
- International students must have an H visa to be eligible for the certificate program if a graduate program is not indicated. F1 or J1 visas are only acceptable if the student is in a graduate program. Students who hold an F1 or J1 visa and do not have a graduate program are not eligible for the certificate programs. M/li>
Once the following steps have been completed, the student will be notified by email of the final admissions decision.
- Complete an internal certificate application
- Submit unofficial transcripts to josue.martinez@utah.edu
Tuition Rates:
Resident Tuition
Non-Resident Fees
WICHE
The Division of Public Health’s MPH, MSPH, PhD and Certificate programs are approved for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). Students receiving WICHE are eligible for resident tuition rates PLUS 10%. Please visit the WICHE website for more information.
Resident and non-resident tuition rates and payment schedules can be found on the University of Utah Tuition and Income Accounting Office site.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid in the form of loans may be available depending on need and availability of funds. For more information, please contact the University of Utah Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 801-581-7344. The Division of Public Health does not offer financial aid students. Obtaining financial aid is the responsibility of the student.
The certificate program has rolling admissions and applications will be considered at any anytime. The deadlines outlined below are to be considered for students needing to apply through the Office of Admissions as a Non-Matriculated student or a Seeking Second Bachelors student. If any late fees are required, it is the student’s responsibility to cover those fees.
Office of Admissions Deadlines:
- Fall – April 1
- Spring – November 1
- Summer – March 15
Registration options:
- Option 1: Enroll in a graduate program. If you are a matriculated student in a graduate program you must receive permission from your home program to earn the certificate. Please submit the agreement form to Josué Martinez after permission is granted.
- Option 2: Enroll as seeking second bachelors. If you do not have a graduate program, you must apply through the Office of Admissions as seeking second bachelors, i. Intended Major – undecided
*Please note that if a student has any intention of applying for a graduate program and anticipates coursework taken as a certificate student will apply, they must be mindful of what degree status they apply for. Seeking Second Bachelors students are eligible to apply for financial aid but can only apply 6 credit hours’ worth of certificate coursework towards their desired graduate program. Likewise, non-matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid but can apply up to 9 credit hours towards a graduate program. For more information, please refer to the Office of Admissions.