Statistical genetics is a rapidly growing specialty area within the field of biostatistics requiring knowledge of genetics, the technology used to study variability of genes and gene expression in human populations, and specific statistical approaches used to analyze these data. Genetic information is becoming increasingly important in medical research, clinical trials, the pharmaceutical industry, and public health.
Program Goal
The certificate program will provide specialized training and acquisition of skills in analysis of genetic data. Individuals completing the program will be familiar with a variety of types of genetic data (genotyping, expression, sequence data) as well as the statistical methods for data summary and analysis, with an emphasis on analysis relating genetic information to human health outcomes. The Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health has a very strong group of faculty involved in methodological and applied research in statistical genetics. This certificate program will provide training for those in the biostatistics field to expand their knowledge in this area.
January 2025
School of Public Health
Talbot Building,
715 Albany Street,
BOSTON,
Massachusetts,
02118, United States
To be eligible, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in statistics or biostatistics or a related quantitative field, or hold or be enrolled in a program for an advanced degree (MPH, MA, MS, PhD, or DSc) in a quantitative or genetics-related field, have successfully completed SPH BS 701, SPH BS 703, or SPH BS 704 and SPH BS 723 or the equivalent, as determined by the program director.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL ibt: 100 or higher; TOEFL pbt: 600 or higher; IELTS - Academic Exam Only: 7.0 (total band score).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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