Online course: Certificate in Applied Biostatistics

Session Dates: September 16, 2019-July 1, 2020
Application Deadline: August 9, 2019

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to biostatistics in medical research, including a review of the most common techniques in the field, as well as the manner in which these techniques are applied in standard statistical software. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to choose an appropriate study design, calculate the sample size needed to complete a study, analyze the collected data, and communicate the results from their experiment.

Eligibility:

• MD, PhD, or equivalent
• Explicit involvement in basic science/clinical research

Time Commitment:

• Four hours per week for 35 weeks

Fee: 

• Free for Harvard-affiliated institutions