Biostatistics

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.



NFQ Level: 9 (15 credits)

Level: Graduate Taught

Award: Professional Certificate

Stage 1 Core Modules

PHPS40190: Biostatistics I

PHPS40750: Quantitative & Qualitative, Data Management, Analysis & Reporting

PHPS40460: Biostatistics II

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.



Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

15

1 year part-time.

Delivery: On Campus

ProfCert Biostatistics (X845) Part Time

EU/NONEU fee per year - € 1750


***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.

X845: Biostatistics

Professional Certificate



Part-Time: Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught