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Statistics Certificate

Statistics Certificate Overview

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The 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)

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  • PBHLT 6106, Categorical Data Analysis (Pre-requisites PBHLT 6100, 6300, MATH 1210, 1220, 2270, 5080, 5090 AND INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3
  • 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) | 3
  • PBHLT 6300, Epidemiology I (Pre-requisite INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3
  • PHS 7000, Adv. Biostats in STATA (Pre-requisite PBHLT 6100) | 3
  • PBHLT 7115, Causal Methods in Public Health (Corequisite: PBHLT 6300 AND PBHLT 7100 AND Instructor Consent) | 3
  • PBHLT 7300, Epidemiology II (Pre-requisite PBHLT 6300) | 3
  • PBHLT 7120, Linear and Logistic Regression Models (Pre-Requisite PBHLT 7100 AND Instructor Consent) | 3
  • PBHLT 7130, Longitudinal Data Analysis (Pre-Requisites PBHLT 6100, 6300, 7120, MATH 5080, 5090, AND INSTRUCTOR CONSENT) | 3 

Statistics Electives (6 Credits)

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  • STAT 6003, Survey of Statistical Computer Packages | 3
  • STAT 6769, Introduction to Hierarchical Linear Models | 3
  • STAT 6969, Spec Topic in Statistics | 3
  • 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

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    How do I apply?

    To apply for a graduate certificate at the University of Utah, please follow the steps outlined below. 

    Once the following steps have been completed, applicants will receive notification via email of the final admissions decision.

    International applicants, please note:

    • 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.
    Certificate Program Application
    What is the cost of tuition?

    Resident and non-resident tuition rates and payment schedules can be found on the Bursar's Office website under Graduate Tuition.