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
Online - live • Professional development
Covering the process of undertaking a randomised trial, focusing on the practicalities of organising and running trials.
- Mon 16 Mar 2026 – 20 Mar 2026
- 1:00 – 6:00pm
Short intensive • Professional development
Basic and advanced statistical methods for meta-analysis.
- Mon 23 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
Advancing skills and knowledge of complex issues in qualitative research
- Mon 13 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
Short intensive • 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 13 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
Developing a strategy for practice change and disseminating evidence in a health care setting.
- Mon 13 Apr 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
Short intensive • Professional development
An introduction to the basic concepts and skills for evidence-based health care.
- Mon 27 Apr 2026 – 01 May 2026

