Research Methods in Neuropsychiatry20 credits
- CampusBirmingham (Edgbaston)Delivery formatIn person
- Start dateOctober 2024Duration12 days
- AwardMicrocredential (20 credits)
- Entry requirementsPlease contact the Programme Lead for Entry Requirements
- FeesHome microcredential fee: £1,170
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Course overview
This course in neuropsychiatry research methods will explore specialised research techniques to quantify disease and associated risks. Alongside analysis and interpretation of complex data sets, you will be able to discuss appropriate epidemiological study designs to address population health questions.
This short course provides an introduction to basic concepts in statistics and the main epidemiological methods used to identify and quantify disease and associated risks. Students will develop critical understanding of published research in health care related areas and be able to discuss and interpret quantitative results from such.
Statistical subjects covered will include: types of data and data presentation, descriptive statistics, basic probability, distribution theory including the normal distribution and its properties, sampling theory, inferential statistics, analysis of categorical and continuous data, non-parametric tests, correlation and regression.
Students will be introduced to descriptive epidemiology, measures and comparisons of disease frequency, ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, prevalence studies, case-control studies, principles of screening, study design and questionnaires and qualitative research methods.
Course delivery
By the end of the short course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main techniques used to investigate the epidemiology of the important causes of death and ill health
- Identify, interpret and discuss appropriate epidemiological study designs to address population health questions
- Interpret and discuss the import of epidemiological and statistical information that they have collected themselves, or that has been presented by others.
Course dates
- 7 - 11, 21 - 25, 30 - 31 October 2024
Assessment
- 1500 word assignment (50%)
- 1 hour written unseen exam (50%)
Credits
20 credits
Teaching staff
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Hugh Rickards
Honorary Reader in Neuropsychiatry
Staff profile for Dr Hugh Rickards, Honorary Reader in Neuropsychiatry, Institute of Clinical Sciences at the University of Birmingham
Entry requirements
Please contact hugh.rickards@nhs.net for further information.
Fees and scholarships
- £1,170
Home microcredential fee
Application process
You can study this course as a microcredential.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
- Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
- Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
- Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.
Please note the deadline for submitting an application:
- Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
- Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.
Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.