This annual course provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for evaluating healthcare interventions. You will learn from an interdisciplinary faculty of clinicians, statisticians, and trial managers, all with a wealth of RCT experience. The course uses a problem-based learning approach, including lectures and small-group practical sessions, and... READ MORE

The Research Design Service South Central would like to discuss your research ideas with you. These sessions are for those who are starting out (or thinking about starting out) in research. You can book a session lasting 40 minutes to meet with an RDS adviser to have a friendly chat about your research idea. They... READ MORE

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) short course is for health professionals and health researchers who would like to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to the health service. No previous knowledge of economics is required. For more information, including pricing and discounted rates for booking on more than one online... READ MORE

This introductory course in epidemiology is intended for those who have little or no prior epidemiological training, but have moved into a student or staff role that requires an understanding of these epidemiological principles for their work. The course will take you from the basic principles of epidemiology, to the design, interpretation, and appraisal of... READ MORE