Universidade de Aveiro Graduate Specialisation Program in Applied Statistics to Health Sciences
Universidade de Aveiro

Universidade de Aveiro

Graduate Specialisation Program in Applied Statistics to Health Sciences

Aveiro, Portugal

Graduate Diploma

1 year

Portuguese

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Graduate Specialisation Program in Applied Statistics to Health Sciences focuses on applying statistical techniques to health-related research. This program equips students with essential skills for analyzing health data and making informed decisions. You'll engage with real-world health issues, enhancing your understanding of statistical applications in this field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles, including biostatistician, data analyst, and epidemiologist. Opportunities exist in healthcare organizations, research institutions, and government agencies, where you can influence public health policies and improve patient care through data-driven insights.

Graduate Specialisation Program in Applied Statistics to Health Sciences

The course aims to provide specialized, solid and cohesive training in knowledge and practical skills in the application of statistical methods frequently used in the context of health sciences, clinical research and epidemiology

This course aims to introduce R software and different analysis methodologies for different experimental designs. The learning objectives are to:

  • Data manipulation and analysis using R
  • Consolidation and / or knowledge of statistical inference concepts;
  • Conducting the analysis appropriate to different types of data and study hypotheses (e.g. univariate studies of association, multiple regression, survival analysis, meta-analysis
  • Interpretation of the results of the statistical analysis to solve problems with real data (of a medical nature)
  • Critical analysis of statistical methodologies present in scientific documents in biomedical / epidemiological contexts.
  • Development of self-learning skills; investigation; selection, synthesis and communication of appropriate information.