Overview
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.
Key facts
The Research Methods - Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials in Healthcare course from the University of Birmingham will be designed to combine theory with opportunities to apply knowledge to practice, and will be delivered through a mixture of pre-recorded lectures and live online sessions.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Why do we need Randomised Clinical Trials?
- Precis and Pragmatic Trials
- Randomisation and Allocation Concealment
- Blinding and Bias
- Research Governance and Informed Consent
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 284 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents350 GBP / full≈ 350 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents350 GBP / full≈ 350 GBP / full