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Biostatistics Courses

Biostatistics courses can help you learn statistical methods for analyzing health data, experimental design, and epidemiological principles. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, conducting hypothesis testing, and applying regression techniques to real-world health scenarios. Many courses introduce tools like R and SAS, that support performing complex analyses and visualizing data trends in public health research.


Popular Biostatistics Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.4 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Statistics for Data Science Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Basic Principles of Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Validation, Histogram, Box Plots, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.2 (287) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.1 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Probability, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biostatistics courses

  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
  • Statistics for Data Science Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Basic Principles of Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Bayesian Statistics: Capstone Project: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Probability and Data with R: Duke University

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R Programming (19)
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Probability Distribution (7)
Bayesian Statistics (6)
Medical Statistics (6)

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