The Certificate program in Biostatistics is available to Mayo Clinic professionals who are working in related disciplines. Doctoral candidates may be considered. Potential candidates for the degree must hold Mayo Clinic appointments of sufficient duration to complete the program requirements.
Course Work
The curriculum for the Certificate award consists of 12 credits. The student must complete all of the required courses listed below:
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| MGS 6000 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| CTSC 5005 | Foundations of Clinical and Translational Science | 1 |
| CTSC 5020 | Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research | 1 |
| CTSC 5210 | Ethical Issues in Regenerative Medicine | 1 |
| CTSC 5261 | Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Biomedical Ethics | 2 |
| CTSC 5262 | Health Policy and Biomedical Ethics | 1 |
| CTSC 5263 | Ethical Issues in Population Health Science | 1 |
| CTSC 5300 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 1 |
| CTSC 5340 | Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine | 1 |
| CTSC 5350 | Ethical Issues in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies | 1 |
| CTSC 5590 | Foundations of Statistics in Clinical and Translational Research | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Suggested Sequence
Below is an example of a suggested sequence based on a Summer term start. Individual course plans will vary depending on the quarter you enter the program and/or if you are pursuing an optional concentration, etc. Progress on the course plan should be documented on your degree planning tool. Contact the track Education Coordinator for additional information.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| MGS 6000 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| CTSC 5020 | Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research | 1 |
| CTSC 5210 | Ethical Issues in Regenerative Medicine | 1 |
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTSC 5261 | Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Biomedical Ethics | 2 |
| CTSC 5340 | Ethical Issues in Individualized Medicine | 1 |
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTSC 5262 | Health Policy and Biomedical Ethics | 1 |
| CTSC 5300 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 1 |
| CTSC 5350 | Ethical Issues in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies | 1 |
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CTSC 5005 | Foundations of Clinical and Translational Science | 1 |
| CTSC 5263 | Ethical Issues in Population Health Science | 1 |
| CTSC 5590 | Foundations of Statistics in Clinical and Translational Research | 1 |
