Research Methods and Statistics (Cancer)10 credits

The course will start with an introduction/revision of commonly used statistical approaches in analysing data, an introduction to the development pathway for clinical interventions, covering the transition from the laboratory through all phases of clinical trials practical guidance in the design and execution of studies that use real world data an introduction to other research methods, including systematic review and qualitative research.

Assessment

10 minute oral presentation plus 1.5 hour examination

Course dates

• 2 - 6 December 2024
• 12, 17 February 2025

Credits

20 credits

Module Leads

The module leads are:

• Professor Lucinda Billingham
• Mr Peter Fletcher
• Dr Jean Assender

Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course are 6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject.

For further information please contact: Programme Administrator Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3803
Email: clinicaloncology@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.

Non-credit short course

The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will receive a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.

Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.

Places on the non-credit shortcourse are limited so please enquire before if spaces are available.