Teaching Evidence-Based Practice

Programme details

The first week of this module is spent working on introductory activities using a Virtual Learning Environment, the second week is spent in Oxford for face-to-face teaching and group work (this takes place on the dates advertised), there are then a series of extended Post-Oxford activities (delivered through the VLE) which are designed to support you in the preparation and delivery of the practical elements of your assignment. You will be required to submit your written assignment electronically (usually on a Tuesday at 14:00 UK Local Time).

Selection criteria

To apply for the course you should:

• Be a graduate or have successfully completed a professional training course
• Have professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field
• Be able to combine intensive classroom learning with the application of the principles and practices of evidence-based health care within the work place
• Have a good working knowledge of email, internet, word processing and Windows applications (for communications with course members, course team and administration)
• Show evidence of the ability to commit time to study and an employer’s commitment to make time available to study, complete course work and attend course and university events and modules.
• Be able to demonstrate English Language proficiency at the University’s higher level.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at the Rewley House Residential Centre, within the Department for Continuing Education, in central Oxford. The comfortable, en-suite, study-bedrooms have been rated as 4-Star Campus accommodation under the Quality In Tourism scheme, and come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi access and Freeview TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme. Accommodation is not included in the course fee.  

IT requirements

Please ensure that you have access to a computer that meets the specifications detailed on our technical support page.

Programme details

The first week of this module is spent working on introductory activities using a Virtual Learning Environment, the second week is spent in Oxford for face-to-face teaching and group work (this takes place on the dates advertised), there are then a series of extended Post-Oxford activities (delivered through the VLE) which are designed to support you in the preparation and delivery of the practical elements of your assignment. You will be required to submit your written assignment electronically (usually on a Tuesday at 14:00 UK Local Time).

Assessment methods

Assessment will be based on submission of a written assignment detailing the planning, delivery and evaluation of an EBM teaching session which should not exceed 4,000 words.

Please note there is a requirement to have access to teaching from the period September 2025 – January 2026,  in order to successfully complete the assignment.

Academic Credit

Applicants may take this course for academic credit. The University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education offers Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) points for this course. Participants attending at least 80% of the taught course and successfully completing assessed assignments are eligible to earn credit equivalent to 20 CATS points which may be counted towards a postgraduate qualification.

A Certificate of Completion is issued at the end of the course.

Please contact cpdhealth@conted.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.

David Nunan – Module Coordinator

David Nunan is Director of the MSc EBHC (Teaching and Education) and Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care awards. He has a central role in the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine’s teaching and education activities at undergraduate (Oxford medical school) and postgraduate level. His research interests include meta-epidemiology, research bias, nonpharmacological interventions for chronic disease, primary care and public health and medical education. He is a Fellow of Kellogg College.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be based on submission of a written assignment detailing the planning, delivery and evaluation of an EBM teaching session which should not exceed 4,000 words.

Please note there is a requirement to have access to teaching from the period September 2025 – January 2026,  in order to successfully complete the assignment.

Academic Credit

Applicants may take this course for academic credit. The University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education offers Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) points for this course. Participants attending at least 80% of the taught course and successfully completing assessed assignments are eligible to earn credit equivalent to 20 CATS points which may be counted towards a postgraduate qualification.

A Certificate of Completion is issued at the end of the course.

Please contact cpdhealth@conted.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Selection criteria

To apply for the course you should:

• Be a graduate or have successfully completed a professional training course
• Have professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field
• Be able to combine intensive classroom learning with the application of the principles and practices of evidence-based health care within the work place
• Have a good working knowledge of email, internet, word processing and Windows applications (for communications with course members, course team and administration)
• Show evidence of the ability to commit time to study and an employer’s commitment to make time available to study, complete course work and attend course and university events and modules.
• Be able to demonstrate English Language proficiency at the University’s higher level.

Fees

This course requires you to complete the application form and to attach a copy of your CV. If you are applying to take this course for academic credit you will also be required to provide a reference. Please note that if you are not applying to take the course for academic credit then you do not need to submit a reference.

Please ensure you read the guidance notes which appear when you click on the symbols as you progress through the application form, as any errors resulting from failure to do so may delay your application.

• Short Course Application Form
• Terms and Conditions

Part of:

• MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care
• MSc in EBHC Teaching and Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care

and also available as an accredited short course in Health Sciences.

You may also be interested in:

• Developing Practice in Medical Education
• Course Design, Assessment and Evaluation