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Applied Health Outcomes Research Certificate


The Certificate in Applied Health Outcomes Research may be completed 100% online in one year. The program provides an opportunity to learn:

Fundamental elements of outcomes research with real‐world data and evidence.

Basic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based decision making including

  • assessment of clinical and patient‐reported outcomes and patient satisfaction;
  • the impact of non‐clinical patient‐level factors on patient health;
  • the role of economic evaluation methods in assessing the cost effectiveness of pharmacological and non‐pharmacological treatments; and
  • the intended and unintended consequences of health policy decisions.

What is Applied Health Outcomes Research?

Health outcomes research is used to develop patient-centered best practices, practice guidelines, and cost-effective therapeutic and behavioral interventions, improve healthcare system performance, and inform policy. It is not restricted to just medicine or health services but encompasses a broad range of health measurements. It requires scientific knowledge and data-driven insights for informed decision making.

Career Opportunities in Outcomes Research

  • Clinical Outcomes Manager
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Health Outcomes Program Manager
  • Pharmacoeconomist
  • Practitioners
  • Policymakers
  • Research Analyst
  • Other decision-makers charged with improving health outcomes for the individual, the population and society

What skills will I gain upon completion?

  • Students can evaluate findings related to healthcare access, quality, utilization, treatments, and health outcomes in real-world settings.
  • Students can conduct AOR projects.
  • Students can drive healthcare policy decisions by applying evidence and data-driven practices.

Who should apply?

  • Students and working professionals interested in becoming more specialized in this field or pursuing graduate programs.
  • International students LEARN MORE

Academic Requirements

  • Proficiency in English
  • Bachelor’s degree, OR
  • Professional students (example: PharmD students) without a conferred degree and overall GPA of 2.8 prior to their enrollment in professional degree program
  • Statistics or equivalent training (3 semester credit hours)

Application Procedures

Apply Now Deadline - July 31, 2021

Application requires the following:

  • One-page personal statement of interest in the program (maximum 400 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Submit official transcript(s) from all institutions attended*

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Curriculum (12 Semester Credit Hours)