Evidence-Based Healthcare MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Delivered entirely online, students develop the ability to understand the different types of study designs, locate healthcare information and determine its importance, detect and quantify errors in research, systematically review interventions through identification and analysis of all prior research, analyse the reliability of diagnostic tests and disease prognosis, and understand the basic principles of cost-effectiveness analysis.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme comprises four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits comprising four core and four optional modules) is offered.

A PG Cert is available in Flexible/Modular mode only, and for a maximum duration of two years. This programme is 60 credits in total (three core modules and one optional module).

• Evaluating the Quality of Evidence-Based Healthcare
• Introduction to Evidence-Based Healthcare
• Performing Systematic Reviews of Interventions (Part 1)
• Performing Systematic Reviews of Interventions (Part 2)

PG Cert students take modules indicated above as core and in addition choose one of the optional modules below.

• Application of Evidence in Clinical Practice
• Evidence Based Pre-Clinical Research
• Musculoskeletal Research Methodology (Part 1)
• Performing Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• Randomised Controlled Trials: Design & Conduct

All MSc students undertake an independent research project, in the form of a systematic review or a cost-effectiveness analysis, which culminates in a substantial dissertation and oral presentation.

The programme is delivered through a combination of online lectures, seminars, class discussions, workshops, tutorials, and practical work. Assessment is through written examination, essays and the research project.