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Overview
Key facts
A systematic review is a review of literature that adopts explicit and standardised methods for the qualitative and quantitative synthesis of evidence to minimise potential biases and improve the trustworthiness of its findings. The methodology has been widely adopted, e.g. by the Cochrane Collaboration, for summarising best available evidence to support health care decision-making (including health technology assessment) and to guide future research.
The main aims of the module are to provide you with an understanding of contemporaneous methods used in systematic reviewing and evidence synthesis and the rationale behind these methods, and to equip you with the fundamental skills required to carry out a systematic review relating to a range of health care related questions (for example, effectiveness, diagnostic accuracy and qualitative research questions).
University of Birmingham's Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Formulate a structured review question
- search for most relevant and reliable literature
- Critically appraise and assess the risk of bias of different types of studies (e.g. randomised controlled trials, observational studies)
- Synthesise the identified evidence either qualitatively (narratively) or by meta-analysis
- Present the findings.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 236 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis can be taken as a standalone course if required, as either an assessed or non assessed week.
- Degree level entry requirement.
- Applications must be received a minimum of one month before the start date of the module.
Tuition Fee
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International
2960 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2960 GBP for the full programme during 10 days. -
National
1130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1130 GBP for the full programme during 10 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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