Overview
Randomised controlled trials have a huge impact on society by providing evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare, social care, and public health interventions.
Key facts:
On Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials at University of Birmingham by FutureLearn, you will be guided through the lifecycle of a trial from conception to publication.Discover the importance of statistics and planning in a clinical trialThere are many factors to creating and executing a trial. From formulating a clear research question to regulations and funding, a lot needs to be done before starting a medical trial.Programme Structure
Topics:
Week 1: The rationale, design and first steps of a randomised controlled trial
Week 2: The importance of statistics and the planning and set-up of a trial
Week 3: The delivery of a trial, and the analysis and dissemination of trial findings
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 116 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic 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 new or existing clinical trial staff. It may also be of interest to anyone looking to learn more about the wider randomised controlled trials process.
Tuition Fee
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International
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
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