Health research

Flexible postgraduate courses and training in health research
In partnership with
A world-class postgraduate programme for healthcare professionals with the potential to be the independent researchers of the future. It is designed for medical and dental trainees, academic clinical fellows and healthcare professionals for whom clinical research will play an important role.
- Part-time postgraduate qualifications - study while working
- Taught by leading researchers through the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine
- Flexible programme with elective modules for student choice
- Intensive residential weeks in Oxford with interactive, problem-based learning
- Home study supported by web access to course and library resources and to online discussions
Upcoming courses
Short intensive • Professional development
Bridging the gap between scientific evidence and clinical practice by exploring attitudes, beliefs and preferences of patients and practitioners.
- Mon 30 Oct 2023 – 03 Nov 2023
Short intensive • Professional development
Developing a better understanding of the broader forms of evidence synthesis
- Mon 13 Nov 2023 – 17 Nov 2023
Short intensive • Professional development
Design, conduct and interpret epidemiological studies in large routine health care databases.
- Mon 20 Nov 2023 – 24 Nov 2023
Short intensive • Professional development
Introducing some of the more advanced concepts and skills of research design and how they relate to evidence-based health care.
- Mon 27 Nov 2023 – 01 Dec 2023
Short intensive • Professional development
Plan, execute and interpret the statistical analysis of clinical trials.
- Mon 04 Dec 2023 – 08 Dec 2023