CPD modules in Clinical Research

We offer a range of online and campus-based CPD modules to help you develop a variety of clinical research skills. Select a module to find out more.

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Online modules

HAR409 Research Practice Experience 1

HAR402: Research Practice Experience 2

HAR404: Innovative Designs for Research Impact

HAR408: Doing Health and Clinical Research Well

HAR6042: Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

HAR6043: Introduction to Research Methods

HAR6044: Systematic Approaches to Evidence Assessment

HAR6061: Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers

HAR61006: Inclusive Research Practice

Campus-based modules

HAR6030: Introduction to Research Methods

HAR6035: Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

HAR6045: Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers

HAR6051: Practical Aspects of Clinical Research

HAR6531: Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

HAR674: Randomised Controlled Trials

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Up-to-date fee information for CPD modules in the School of Medicine and Population Health can be found on the following webpage.

Fees and funding

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