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
Educational strategies to develop a course and design assessment of learning and evaluation. Part of the Evidence-Based Health Care programme.
- Mon 12 May 2025 – 04 Jul 2025
Short intensive • Professional development
Critical appraisal and application, at an advanced level, of the best evidence on diagnostic tests.
- Mon 19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025
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 19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025
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