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Overview
RCTs are the ‘gold standard’ test for proving a new drug or treatment is better than an existing one. You will learn how these trials are used in the evaluation of real-world healthcare and public health settings.
Outcomes
By the end of this Designing Real-World Trials course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll be able to…
- Design and implement fair and accurate RCTs.
- Recognise a range of trial design options that you can use.
- Specify and critically evaluate the key elements of trial design.
- Understand the logistics and practicalities involved in designing real-world trials.
- Describe the differences between pragmatic and explanatory trials.
- Justify trial design decisions.
Programme Structure
You’ll develop your knowledge and awareness of:- how to design a fair test
- the appropriate use of trials and alternative trial designs
- involving patients and the public
- the logistics and practicalities of designing real-world trials
- the role of clinical trials units
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 87 other Short Courses in Public Health 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
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
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