This short course offers a practical introduction to research for healthcare professionals. While it is not intended to cover every aspect of research or replace a Master’s-level degree, it provides a strong foundation – ideal preparation for further academic study or clinical research projects.
The course is particularly suited to clinicians who wish to build confidence and deepen their understanding of research principles. We’ve carefully selected key skills essential for conducting high-quality research to help you get started.
The course is offered remotely in two 2 day modules. The gap between the modules is intended to allow you time to use and develop the skills taught during days 1 and 2, and to spend time developing a research question and start to formulate a proposal.
Module 1 will be run online, and Module 2 will be in-person. Participants must attend both modules in order to complete the course:
Module dates are as follows:
Module 1 – 22 & 23 October 2025 (Online)
Module 2 – 1 & 2 December 2025 (In-person)
All sessions incorporate mixed learning methods, including live remote lectures, discussion and practical exercises. The searching the literature session is hands-on, giving you the opportunity to use the databases and undertake a small search during the workshop. The statistics session is very practical and apart from basic maths you would learn at school, makes no assumptions about prior statistical knowledge.