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Health Outcomes Research Graduate Certificate
Unlock the skills needed to make an impact on health outcomes, including healthcare equity. Our Health Outcomes Research Certificate prepares you to dive into vital issues in healthcare research, equipping you with quantitative and qualitative expertise. This 15-credit program is perfect for professionals aiming to address clinical trials that focus on intervention effectiveness and disparities, thereby influencing policy at the highest levels.
Through courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, health policy and informatics, you’ll gain a comprehensive toolkit for impactful research. Ideal for healthcare professionals, especially residents or fellows taking a research year, this certificate builds essential skills to analyze clinical trial outcomes, including those involving health disparities, and guide policy-making in today’s complex healthcare landscape.
Program Details
Students will complete five online, eight-week courses totaling 15 credits. They may be taken in any order:
- MPH 605 Epidemiology
- MPH 607 Biostatistics
- MPH 707 Introduction to Mixed Methods
- MHE 601 Health Policy
- HIF 601 Introduction to Health Informatics
Four out of five courses will apply toward an MPH degree if you continue into the program.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for this certificate, students must submit:
- A completed Creighton application
- A current resume (including education and work history)
- A personal statement (2-3 pages, double-spaced) explaining your motivation and goals
- Official transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree or showing evidence of completion of an MD, DO or PhD
Applications will be reviewed upon completion of these requirements.
International students are welcomed into this program so long as they complete it from their country of residence, as F-1 visas will not be issued.
International applicants must:
Dates & Deadlines
Below are the enrollment deadlines and starting dates of courses for the current academic year. If you have any questions about dates, deadlines or application materials, please contact an admissions advisor for personalized assistance.
- Apply by July 15 to start classes in August
- Apply by December 1 to start classes in January
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates change in the fall of each year. Visit our financial aid site for more details.
Financial Aid
To help make your graduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, we offer a variety of financial aid options. No matter what financial aid you choose, you'll need to start by completing the FAFSA.
Hear From Our Faculty
“The courses in this certificate program, including epidemiology, biostatistics and mixed methods, provide essential skills for conducting high-quality research for clinical interventions and social health determinants, such as improving healthcare access in rural settings. Students gain the ability to analyze disease trends and identify risk factors, while health informatics expertise equips them to handle large databases crucial to health research today. Additionally, a focus on health policy through an ethical framework helps students understand the role of research in shaping effective health policies.”
Maureen R. Tierney, MD, MS
Associate Dean, Clinical Research and Public Health
Professor
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