Applied Clinical Research Graduate Certificate
The Applied Clinical Research (ACR) Graduate Certificate in 51动漫鈥檚 College of Public Health is a 12-credit program designed to equip graduates to meet the growing demand for health outcomes and translational researchers who have an in-depth understanding of research methods and study design with excellent data analytical skills to improve such outcomes and hence population health.
Healthcare professionals are becoming increasingly interested in health outcomes and applied clinical research and this certificate curriculum will train graduates in epidemiology and biostatistical methods as core courses. In addition, students customize their training by focusing further in a specialty area, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, health informatics or health policy.
Successful completion of the ACR certificate program will enable you to
- conceptualize health problems;
- synthesize information from existing studies;
- use state-of-the-art biostatistical and data-analytical tools and techniques;
- manage, and analyze health and health-related data to produce value-adding analytic insights; and
- effectively combine and communicate these insights to inform evidence-based health decision-making.
The admissions process you'll follow depends on if you are applying as a matriculated or non-matriculated graduate student. Please be sure to carefully review the admissions information for this certificate program.
What sets apart our ACR Certificate?
- A unique opportunity for clinicians and healthcare professionals: This certificate provides foundational training in health research for clinicians, healthcare professionals听and faculty who choose not to pursue a full master鈥檚 degree. It is the only program of its kind in the Philadelphia region.
- An interdisciplinary, flexible program: This program provides foundational training in epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods, and then allows students to customize their experience by choosing from elective courses based on their research interests and career development goals.
Program Curriculum
The 12-credit certificate may be completed in one to two years. Students may enter the certificate program in fall or spring semester and should meet with the senior academic advisor to complete a course plan.