53 Short courses offered by the university

Develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of methodology and study design for health research - essential skills for employment in the health research sector in the Study Design for Health Research module at University of Stirling.

Develop the interprofessional knowledge and skills you need to assess and care for individuals experiencing mental health issues with this module in Essentials of Mental Health Assessment - a multi-professional approach at University of Stirling.

Physiology of Sport and Exercise at University of Stirling provides students with an understanding of the regulation and integration of multiple physiological systems during exercise, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neuromuscular function, and muscle metabolism.

Roman Law at University of Stirling introduces you to the Roman law of Property and Obligations, a subject required for aspiring advocates in Scotland according to the profession’s governing body.

Embark on a transformative journey to understand and address pressing global health challenges and develop critical thinking and cross-cultural competencies to empower you to take impactful action in diverse global health contexts in this course in Global Public Health at University of Stirling.

Get the skills required for applied exercise physiology testing and research in areas such as power, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular function in the Applied Exercise Physiology course at University of Stirling

Drug Use - Theories and Comparative Policies at University of Stirling aims to provide a critical overview of a range of issues associated with drug use and related policies.

Gain the knowledge to deliver modern dementia-related health care with a focus on the impact of the physical environment in the course in Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia at University of Stirling

Sharpen your qualitative research skills and use them to deepen your understanding of complex healthcare experiences with this module in Qualitative Research and Analysis at University of Stirling.

Diagnosis and Decision Making in Advanced Practice at University of Stirling supports your continued development of the advanced nurse/healthcare practitioner role in hospitals, community/primary care, prisons and care home settings.

Social Data Science at University of Stirling introduces the foundations of high-quality, reproducible quantitative social research in a world shaped by complex and large-scale data. It focuses on how researchers practically work with, interpret, and communicate data.

Understand the key features of the European Union, the institutional and legal framework governing the EU and its relationship with its member states in this module in European Law at University of Stirling 

Healthy Housing at University of Stirling will develop your understanding of what makes housing healthy for people, especially those with diverse health, support and care needs.

Explore and develop a critical understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and models underpinning contemporary public health nursing practice in Principles of Public Health Nursing Practice at University of Stirling

Gain knowledge and skills in conducting systematic reviews of evidence and critical appraisal of research. You will learn key steps in the process of systematic review such as developing a review question, devising a search strategy and more in the module of Skills for Knowledge Enquiry at University of Stirling.

Deepen your understanding of health behaviours and learn behaviour change strategies to improve public health in the course of Health Promotion and Behaviour Change at University of Stirling.

Child Health and Wellbeing in a Global Society at University of Stirling is concerned with helping you understand the world from the child’s experience and its influence on them and their family’s health and wellbeing. 

A multidisciplinary approach to understanding Huntington's Disease at University of Stirling will give you an opportunity to develop your understanding of Huntington’s disease and its impact on the people and families who live with it, while enhancing your skills, knowledge and capacity to provide support.

Creating Engaging Practice at University of Stirling will teach you the key principles of practice in designing engaging coaching sessions for skill and performance development.

Develop and enhance your skills in critically reflecting on current issues and up-to-date evidence-based practice research in the field of drug use in this module in Drug Use - Evidence-based Policy and Interventions at University of Stirling.