54 Short courses offered by the university

This Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods course from the University of Birmingham offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles in statistics and the primary methods employed to identify and measure disease and associated risks. Students will be able to interpret appropriate epidemiological study designs to address population health questions.

On the Evaluation and Governance of AI in Healthcare course at University of Birmingham you will learn how to appraise existing evidence about AI health technologies and how to generate local evidence to support decision-making in a specific setting. 

This Quality Assurance for Healthcare Technologies course at University of Birmingham provides a comprehensive orientation to the regulatory landscape surrounding healthcare technologies. 

The Practical Epidemiology and Statistics course from the University of Birmingham will teach you how to analyse and evaluate healthcare-related studies and understand the statistical methods used in epidemiological research.

The Health Protection course from the University of Birmingham provides an introduction to basic concepts in health protection. 

The Successfully Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) in Clinical Trials course from the University of Birmingham will provide a detailed understanding of the importance of PROs in clinical trials and best practices for their selection and successful incorporation into a trial.

The Palliative Care and Cancer Patients course from the University of Birmingham provides a holistic overview for those looking to enhance their delivery of palliative care.

Taught by experts in clinical oncology, this Cancer Therapy and Management short course at the University of Birmingham you will develop a conceptual knowledge of cytotoxic and novel treatment strategies of cancer and learn to apply this knowledge to the systemic and radiological management of particular cancers.

The Clinical Trials (MPH) programme from the University of Birmingham will enable you to understand the role of randomised trials and the ethics involved, to appreciate the principles of good trial design, the application of alternatives and how trial results are used to inform health policy.

The Practical Aspects of Perio-endo-restorative Interface course at University of Birmingham offers hands-on training in evidence-based endodontic surgery, retreatment, and advanced restoration of root-filled teeth.

This Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Projects: A practical introduction for healthcare research (Online) course at University of Birmingham uses a combination of talks, interactive activities, external speakers, and one-to-one ‘meet the expert sessions’ to improve your knowledge and skills in the design and practical delivery of IPD meta-analysis projects. 

This Molecular Pathology in Stratified Cancer Medicine course at the University of Birmingham focuses on the diagnosis of cancer and explores traditional histopathological evaluation and highlight and examine the impact of new technologies.

The Basic Semen Analysis course from the University of Birmingham is designed to ensure correct foundation knowledge and skills for achieving accurate semen analysis according to the latest WHO manual and ISO 23162:2021. 

The FRCPath Haemostasis and Thrombosis Training and Update (Online) programme from the University of Birmingham will cover all aspects of Clinical and Laboratory Haemostasis and Thrombosis.

The Selection, Collection and Reporting of Trial Outcomes course from the University of Birmingham will give you a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles surrounding trial outcome selection, collection and reporting and the knowledge and critical analysis skills to construct appropriate trial protocol-style written content.

The Foundations in Cluster Randomised Trials (Online) course from the University of Birmingham will provide training in the design, conduct and analysis of cluster randomized trials (CRTs) and stepped-wedge cluster randomized trials (SW-CRTs).

The Perioperative Management of Oncology Patients Undergoing Surgery course from the University of Birmingham will enable you to critIcally analyse and discuss current best practice for surgical management and approaches to perioperative care.

The Rationale for Clinical Trials - Key Concepts and Features course at University of Birmingham will provide you with a thorough understanding of why clinical trials have become so important in the evaluation of healthcare, social care and public health interventions.

On the Fundamentals of Flow Cytometry (Online) course at University of Birmingham you'll gain a clear and practical understanding of the fundamental principles of flow cytometry.

This Health System Policy, Planning and Programming in Global Health course at University of Birmingham is designed for those interested in public health practice within Global Health settings, particularly at the programming, management, or policy level.