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Overview
Outcomes assessment is a fundamental aspect of trial design and implementation. Despite this, the rigor with which outcomes are selected, collected and reported in clinical trials is highly variable.
Inappropriate selection of outcomes and outcome measures can lead to trial findings of little value to key stakeholders (such as patients) and heterogeneity in outcomes across trials, which makes data synthesis difficult.
Issues arising with the collection of outcomes, such as missing data, can impact on the usefulness of a trial’s findings and inappropriate reporting of outcomes can lead to outcome reporting bias and misleading interpretation of a trial’s findings.
Key facts
The Selection, Collection and Reporting of Trial Outcomes course from the University of Birmingham will consider the various types of outcomes commonly collected in contemporary clinical trials and their key features, strengths and weaknesses.
A key aim will be to equip students with the knowledge and critical analysis skills to construct appropriate trial protocol-style written content focused on outcome selection, justification and collection.
Programme Structure
On completion you should be able to:- Distinguish between types of outcomes commonly collected in contemporary trials and summarize their key features, including modes of collection and impact on the design and conduct of a trial.
- Explain the fundamental principles and key considerations surrounding trial outcome selection, collection and reporting in different settings.
- Identify and support the most appropriate outcome(s) for different research questions.
- Critically appraise trial outcome selection, implementation and reporting/interpretation in medical research literature.
- Appraise existing strategies and, where appropriate, develop new approaches aimed at optimising trial outcome capture in different settings.
- Construct appropriate trial protocol content around outcome selection, justification and collection, relevant to a specific area of research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Applications not open for 2026
Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 444 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- An interest in evidence-based practice
- 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a health or life sciences related subject (for example, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, health sciences), medical statistics or health economics
- Individuals not meeting the above requirement who have equivalent relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1745 GBP / full≈ 1745 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents605 GBP / full≈ 605 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Non-credit fee: £505.60
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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