Graduate Certificate in Statistical Genetics

Boston University

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.