A central theme in the interactions of modern health science is to better understand the modes of interaction of micro-organisms and the host. It has become clear in recent years that these interactions are highly specific and allow the micro-organism…
Curriculum: NEPTuNE
Health Systems and Policy Analysis
This course provides training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying medical discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals…
Project Management, Experimental Design, Data Analysis
This course will cover key aspects of project management, in addition to providing and understanding of key elements of good experimental design. Techniques used in the analysis of experimental data will also be reviewed.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
The fundamentals of cell and molecular biology are provided during this course. Topics include cell composition, structure of DNA and RNA, RNA transcription, protein synthesis, cell signaling, cell death.
Systematic Reviews for the Health Sciences
Module Objective: To give postgraduate students an introduction to the principles and practice of systematic reviewing, as applied to their own PhD research To develop knowledge and understanding of systematic reviewing methods, applied to the quantitative and qualitative health research literature.…
Strategic Management
This broad module introduces students to key concepts, contemporary models and techniques for strategic management. Lectures and case studies on organisation theory, strategic planning, change management, quality management, operations management and risk management are included. It aims to help students develop…
Managing People in Healthcare Organisations
This module comprises 3 subject areas: Management and Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Organisation Development. It describes the organisational behaviours common to most organisations and provides insights into the role of managers and leaders in modern day organisations. The…
Health Technology Assessment
This course provides training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide a platform for achieving greater efficiencies in applying medical discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals…
Current Experimental Techniques (TEQ)
This module will cover cell staining & microscopy techniques as well as biochemistry methods.
Conducting Research in Psychology
This module will feature a series of master classes on innovative research methods and dissemination practices. It will focus on the application of a variety of research methodologies to research questions in a variety of fields of psychological enquiry. The…