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

SMP4124: Research Practice Experience 1

SMP4199: Research Practice Experience 2

SMP4116: Innovative Designs for Research Impact

SMP4123: Doing Health and Clinical Research Well

SMP4147: Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

SMP4146: Introduction to Research Methods

SMP4108: Systematic Approaches to Evidence Assessment

SMP487: Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers

SMP4115: Inclusive Research Practice

Campus-based modules

SMP465: Introduction to Research Methods

SMP491: Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

SMP486: Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers

SMP425: Practical Aspects of Clinical Research

SMP4104: Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

SMP4105: 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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