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Overview
Everything we do in healthcare has to be discovered and thoroughly tested before it can be put into practice. In this course, you will explore clinical research – its challenges and its huge benefits to modern healthcare.
Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research is offered at FutureLearn, University of Leeds by FutureLearn.
Key facts:
- You will work through case studies and examine how research contributes to the treatment of major diseases, such as cancer and dementia, examining the process of conducting research and the ethical questions raised.
- You will learn how members of a research team, academics and participants in clinical research all contribute to this process of discovery.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
The origins of clinical trials, and how an understanding of how to conduct clinical research has developed over time.
How modern clinical trials are conducted, the importance of minimising bias, and the role of techniques such as randomisation and control, and placebos and blinding.
The impact of the digital revolution and big data on how clinical trials are conducted, and the opportunities and challenges these present.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 288 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for anyone who wants to know more about modern healthcare, and the role of clinical research and discovery within it.
- It will be of special interest to: students at school or college; undergraduates or postgraduates who are contemplating a career in healthcare or the life sciences; and health and social care professionals and practitioners who want to find out more about the role of clinical research in improving healthcare.
- This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles. By completing the course you will have achieved 16 hours of CPD time.
- No previous knowledge is needed to take this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
Funding
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