This course is available through the following application route(s)
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.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHPS40190 | Biostatistics I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHPS40750 | Quantitative & Qualitative, Data Management, Analysis & Reporting | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHPS40460 | Biostatistics II | Spring | 5 |
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.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Biostatistics:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X845 Biostatistics Professional Certificate Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X845 Biostatistics Professional Certificate Part-Time Commencing September 2027 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsOpens 01 Oct 2026 |