Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics

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This program is designed to enrich opportunities for those already engaged in health-related work in a community, research institute or clinical setting. The courses can be applied to a master’s degree program in public health at the University of Memphis School of Public Health.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

Students will learn enhanced concepts of epidemiological and biostatistical methods and programming tools to analyze public health data.

The graduate certificate prepares students to recognize and evaluate public health data and perform data analyses using appropriate biostatistical methods.

A wide range of career fairs, strategically curated professional events, one-on-one coaching to explore public health through different lenses, foster your connections and build your lifelong networks and skills.

Graduates of the program are employed as data analysts using advanced biostatistical analytical techniques and tools. Credits earned in this certificate may also be applied toward a graduate degree, offering a pathway for continued academic and professional advancement.

Credit Hours: 15

PUBH 7180 | Foundations of Public Health (0 credit hours)
PUBH 7170 | Principles of Epidemiology
PUBH 7150 | Introduction to Biostatistics
PUBH 7152 | Biostatistical Modeling and Applications
PUBH 7302 | SAS in Public Health
PUBH 7104 | Large Datasets/Public Health Research

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor

17:1 Student to Instructor

90% Courses taught by faculty

98% Off-campus PH Fieldworks

8 Centers and labs

15 Credit hours

How to apply

Requirements:

Completed SOPHAS application
Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 and algebra and a basic mathematical background
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Statement of Purpose (400-500 words)
Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English

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Meredith Ray, PhD
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Biostatistics

Briana McNeil, MBA, MEd
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

Shirl Sharpe, MS
Manager, Academic Services