Biostatistics

Education facts

Code: 3FH072

The course focuses on giving an understanding to the statistical reasoning within scientific methodology and the analyses of data. To start with, the role that statistical methodology has within scientific methodology is described and discussed. In the course, different structures of data is discussed, among them quantitative and qualitative data, as well as different levels of measurement. Descriptive statistics is introduced in the course through use of tables, figures and statistical measurements. The concept of statistical inference is introduced with emphasis on confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Statistical inference is applied through statistical analysis methods for comparisons of groups in order to investigate dependencies between variables. The course is  concluded with a description of linear regression as method for analyses. During a literature seminar, research articles related to public health will be discussed with a focus on the statistical method. Throughout the course the theoretical parts will be illustrated from use of practical computer exercises where statistical software is used.

Entry requirements

For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, health care, environmental health or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Biostatistics

  Umeå University

  Start date: 12 October 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %