PHDA 02 - Epidemiological Statistics

Next course delivery: January to April 2026

Course description

This is a basic course in epidemiology which also covers a variety of analytic topics not commonly addressed in elementary statistics courses. This course will introduce students to the field of epidemiology. Students will critically evaluate articles in the epidemiologic literature and examine epidemiologic methods including:

Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis (PHDA)

Today’s society has a growing interest in maintaining and improving the health of entire populations.

As a result, there is a need for trained professionals who understand the intricacies of population health, have the tools to accurately examine, analyse and evaluate health data, and realise the importance of this work to inform and advance positive health outcomes within societies.

Our certificate program in Population Health Data Analysis meets these needs.

PHDA - Admission criteria and fees

Admission criteria

Certificate students apply, and are admitted to the program for non-credit study (application to the university is not required). The certificate requires completion of four courses, including completion of core and proven proficiency courses. Students successfully completing the program requirements will be granted a professional specialization certificate by the University of Victoria.

PHDA and Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals are a consensus set of foundation skills for the broad practice of public health. The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada are organized into seven skill areas or domains that transcend the boundaries of specific disciplines and provide a baseline for all public health professionals.

The seven categories include:

Education and training

The Education and Training Unit (ETU) is an analysis training centre that supports research on human health, well-being and development, and responds to the training and education needs of researchers and population health professionals.

In this section of the website you will find information on:

The Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis

This professional certificate provides a unique opportunity to learn a diverse set of skills from multiple disciplines.

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