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PGCert in Health Research

This modular programme is particularly suitable for academically gifted medical and dental trainees with the potential to be the independent researchers of the future.

The Postgraduate Certificate is normally completed between 1-2 years. It consists of three assessed taught modules and includes thorough introductions to the principles of evidence-based practice in health, and to study design and research methods.

Available modules:

Compulsory	The third module may be chosen from the following list:
The Practice of Evidence-Based Health Care	Clinical Trial Management
Introduction to Study Design and Research Methods	Mixed Methods in Health Research
	Knowledge into Action
	Evidence-based Diagnosis and Screening
	Introduction to Statistics for Health Care Research
	Systematic Reviews
	Randomized Controlled Trials
	Qualitative Research Methods
	The Structure of Clinical Trials and Experimental Therapeutics
	How to do Research on Therapeutic Interventions: Protocol preparation
	Biological Therapeutics
	Pharmacodynamics, Biomarkers and Personalised Therapy
	Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions and Pharmacovigilance
	Drug development, Pharmacokinetics and Imaging

Click here to view programme details, including eligibility, assessment and how to apply.