Fundamentals of Applied Health Research

The Fundamentals of Applied Health Research is a 5 day course for health and social researchers.

The course aims to provide health and social researchers with the tools to find and assess applied health research and to use it in service delivery, health services management or policy development. The module also prepares students to conduct research in health or social contexts.

The course is being held at the University of Leicester. It is taught over the following dates (9:00am – 4:00pm)

Monday 5 October 2026, Tuesday 6 October 2026 

Friday 9 October 2026 

Monday 19 October 2026, Tuesday 20 October 2026

Course Description

 

You will examine the fundamental principles underpinning research to improve health and social care. We will examine how research findings can be accessed, appraised and synthesised, how to progress a research idea into an answerable question and how to choose the most appropriate methodology to address it. You will also learn about how patient and public involvement can contribute to research at all its stages and how to recognise ethical and governance issues arising from research within health and social care.

The course is offered as CPD for credit, including assessments and CPD attendance only.

 

 

More information/course programme

For more information and the course programme please visit the course website. 

https://le.ac.uk/courses/cpd-quantitative-and-qualitative-research-methods/2025

 

Pricing options

Option 1 - CPD for credit follow link above for further details including assessment, fees and how to register.

Option 2 - CPD attendance only £545, start date Monday 5 October 2026