Health research
Flexible postgraduate courses and training in health research
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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
Online - flexible • Professional development
For those who have some research experience and an understanding of basic statistical principles, and who wish to develop their statistical expertise.
- Mon 26 May 2025 – 18 Jul 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
This course aims to provide an understanding of the life cycle of a clinical trial from design to publication, and the key steps involved in its delivery.
- Mon 02 Jun 2025 – 06 Jun 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
Bridging the gap between scientific evidence and clinical practice by exploring the attitudes, beliefs and preferences of patients and practitioners.
- Mon 23 Jun 2025 – 27 Jun 2025
Online - live • Professional development
Covering the process of doing a systematic review, focusing on practicalities and emphasising how and why this qualifies as scientific research.
- Mon 30 Jun 2025 – 04 Jul 2025
- 8:00am – 1:00pm
Short intensive • Professional development
This module is aimed at all health care professionals who already have some knowledge of critical appraisal and experience in the practice of evidence-based health care.
- Mon 15 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025
Online - flexible • Professional development
This fully online course is designed for educators interested in providing flexible learning opportunities, specifically for health care professionals in a virtual environment.
- Mon 06 Oct 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
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Evidence-based health care programme overview
A world-class programme that equips individuals to transform health care with evidence-based methods. Short courses and postgraduate programmes (certificates, diplomas, master's and DPhil).Medical and health sciences
Postgraduate qualifications, short courses, part-time study and online courses in medical and health sciencesPostgraduate Certificate in Health Research
A course consisting of three taught modules, part of the Oxford Evidence-Based Health Care Programme