FAQs

What are the program benefits?

This flexible, all-virtual program is designed to minimize your time away from patient care & research. Scholars will develop essential skills in healthcare data & delivery science, study with world-class, Harvard Medical School faculty, & apply practical strategies to flourish in today's challenging research funding environment.

MGB faculty and staff are eligible for MBG Tuition Assistance ($5,250 full time/$2,625 part time per calendar year) to support the full cost of the program if paid by personal payment. For non-MGB employees, please check with your home institution for any tuition benefit programs.

Why are there two options for Applied Research Skills?

The are two course offerings for Applied Research Skills to allow learners to focus on a specific area of scientific expertise through lectures and synchronous small group sessions. Learners will select either Applied Data Science & Observational Research Skills or Applied Intervention & Implementation Research Skills when completing their application and be enrolled accordingly.

What are the benefits of the new program in Healthcare Redesign, Evaluation, & Scholarship?

This program is designed for healthcare leaders, clinician leaders, clinicians, and learners who are dedicated to improving clinical care and operational effectiveness and engaging in scholarship within healthcare systems. Learners will strengthen their ability to redesign, implement, and measure impact through action-oriented, competency-based modules. This program emphasizes rigorous methods, shared learning, dissemination, and scholarly contributions as part of your work.

What are the application requirements?

All applicants are required to complete the online application.

What is the deadline for submitting my application?

Applications will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

What are the program dates?

Research Fundamentals - Sept - Dec 2026

Applied Research Skills - Sept - Dec 2026

Healthcare Redesign - Sept - Dec 2026

Research Practicum - Jan - May 2026

What is the weekly commitment?

Research Fundamentals - 3.5 hours/week

Applied Research Skills - 10 hours/week

Healthcare Redesign - 10 hours/week

Research Practicum - 10 hours/week

How will the program be delivered?

This program will be virtual. Research Fundamentals is asynchronous. Applied Research Skills, Research Practicum, and Healthcare Redesign will have synchronous, virtual components.

How much does the program cost?

Research Fundamentals - $1,450

Applied Research Skills - $3,950

Healthcare Redesign - $3,950

Research Practicum - $3,950

Is this program accredited?

Yes, the MGH Institute for Health Professions provides credits for this course.

Research Fundamentals - 1 credit

Applied Research Skills - 3 credits

Healthcare Redesign - 3 credits

Research Practicum - 3 credits

Is there a biostatistics component to this program?

This program does not have a biostatistics component. Our partners, the MGH Institute of Health Professions and Harvard Catalyst, both offer introduction biostatistics courses. See course details below.

MGH Institute of Health Professions Introductory Statistics (HSTATS-451-DL) ($1,620)

This course introduces the student to the foundations of statistical concepts. Topics include organizing data, measures of central tendency, probability, sampling, and statistical hypothesis testing. The course is taught conceptually with minimal emphasis on the mathematical derivation of the formulas.

Free Option for Harvard Affiliates

Free-of-charge, archived version available to Harvard affiliates. If you are a Harvard affiliate looking solely for the video content of this program but not a professional certificate, please use your Harvard key to access the full archived course library, Certificate in Applied Biostatistics Archived Course Video Library
* Please note that you need a Harvard key to access this content *

Applied Biostatistics Certificate: Methods & Applications

Track 1: Applied Biostatistics: Core Curriculum ($1,750-$2,500)

Ideal for participants who are interested in an abbreviated curriculum and shorter program commitment.

Track 2: Applied Biostatistics: Core Curriculum and Advanced Topics ($2,800-$4,000)

Ideal for learners who are interested in a more comprehensive program, with the opportunity to select from more advanced topics at the end of the program.