The certificate program is tailored to those individuals who would like to obtain skills in clinical and epidemiologic research, but for whom the full master's program is not feasible. The 18-credit certificate program requires four of the five required core courses in epidemiology (12 credits), and two of three required courses in biostatistics (6 credits). No thesis is required. Students can progress at a rate of one or more courses per semester, which is entirely compatible with ongoing professional responsibilities.

Certificate Applicants who are not already enrolled in a degree program at or as a Lifelong Education Student at MSU must complete a Lifelong Education application.  Click Here for information about Lifelong Education and for a link to the on-line Lifelong Education Application.

Credits

18 credits are required

• 4 epidemiology courses

• 2 biostatistics courses
   

Length
Designed to be completed over 4 semesters, but may also be completed in 3 or 6 semesters. 
 

Schedule
Typical 4 semester schedule (these courses are offered only in fall or spring semester as listed below):