This 2-day programme will focus on the management of trials from the perspective of the Principal Investigator and the site delivery team. 

This 3-day Face - to - face course in research methods for clinical trials organised by the Birmingham Centre for Clinical Trials (BCCT) provides an overview of the research process from idea and design to analysis and publication.  This programme will be designed to combine the theoretical aspects of trial design and delivery with opportunities to apply knowledge to practice.

This course is targeted towards Clinical Oncology Registrars working towards passing the Physics module of the FRCR Oncology Part 1. It can also be used by trainee Consultant Therapeutic Radiographers and other staff groups (within Clinical Oncology specialty) who may have an interest.

The key learning outcomes are to gain an understanding of:

• The interaction of ionising radiation with matter
• How a desired dose distribution is produced, calculated and quality assured
• How the dose of unintended radiation can be minimised for patients and staff

Allergy (May)

Non Credit Version

Teaching Dates:

6th - 8th May 2026

12th June 2026

Qualitative Research Methods (June)

Non Credit Version

Teaching Dates - 8th - 12th June 2026

Perioperative management of oncology patients undergoing surgery (June)

Non Credit Version

Teaching Dates:

8th - 11th June 2026

Palliative care and Cancer Patients (May)

Non Credit Version

Teaching dates:

11th - 15th May 2026

Mixed Methods Research Designs (Mar)

Non Credit Version

Teaching dates:

w/c 16th march 2026

Please use this link to provide us with your details so that we can generate you an invoice. Please also send a copy of the purchase order (pdf format) to mdscpdenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk

This short 3-day or 5-day on-line course will provide training in the design, conduct and analysis of cluster randomized trials (CRTs) and stepped-wedge cluster randomized trials (SW-CRTs). Delivered by faculty of the University of Birmingham including Karla Hemming, Sam Watson and James Martin. With guest speaker Anges Caille (INSERM, France) who will give an overview of the bias issues raised by cluster randomised trials.

The Evaluating Medical Tests is a 3-day online course designed for researchers seeking to apply robust methods in diagnostic test evaluation. Learn how to evaluate test variability, test accuracy and clinical impact. Explore the role of tests in screening, monitoring and diagnosis and gain insights into study designs and patient pathways.

This 5-day, hands-on course is designed to provide microbiologists with the ability to perform high-level analysis of microbial genomic data sets, regardless of background knowledge or ability. A mixture of seminars from world leading researchers, discussion fora and guided training will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to plan, design, and analyse data from microbial genomics-based investigations.

The course is designed for researchers seeking to apply rigorous  methods  to systematic reviews and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies.

Course delivery will include sessions where key content, theory and examples will be presented and self-directed or small group activities where you will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge and ask questions. 

Course dates:

20th - 21st April 2026 (2 day option - £250) 

20th - 22nd April 2026 (3 day option - £350) 

This educational event covers an unmet need on dedicated courses on adrenal tumours in endocrinology and other related specialties (this year, it will cover primary aldosteronism). The attendees will gain knowledge on these topics and on the relevant research findings of those delivering the course.