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Overview
The Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials in Healthcare course offered by the University of Birmingham will be designed to combine theory with opportunities to apply knowledge to practice, and will be delivered in person with additional access to recordings and self guided readings.
Key facts
Clinical trials have huge societal impact, providing the best evidence of the effectiveness of healthcare, social care and public health interventions. Research through clinical trials is a growing global business in academic institutions, industry, the NHS and across public health organisations.
To ensure efficient trials that reach successful completion, trial staff require a solid grounding and knowledge of the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Why do we need Randomised Controlled Trials?
- Developing a Research Question – Pragmatic Trials & PICO Components
- Summarising Data and Measuring Treatment Effects
- Confidence Intervals, Hypothesis Testing and P-Values
- Sample Size Calculations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 452 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
- The course is designed for a broad clinical trial audience working in trusts, academia or industry; ranging from those who have little experience in clinical trials to those who wish to expand their knowledge of the importance, design and development of randomised controlled trials in healthcare.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents600 GBP / full≈ 600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents600 GBP / full≈ 600 GBP / full
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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