This module covers the design principles and statistical analysis of randomized clinical trials. Designed to evaluate treatment efficacy and safety, the course reviews how to ensure fair comparisons and prevent bias. Key ethical issues, including blinding and the use of placebos, are discussed. Essential concepts of inference are presented in non-technical language, emphasizing the interpretation of results over mathematical calculations. Finally, sample size principles are briefly introduced. This module is designed for students in the health sciences—including Medicine, Pharmacy, and allied health professions—as well as biologists and other graduates currently involved, or seeking to become involved, in clinical research.

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First Delivered: January-March 2026