Systematic review and meta-analysis full course

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses can overcome important limitations that are inherent in traditional, narrative summaries of research. This hands-on course spanning six months aims to make familiar current methods and standards for research synthesis. The four modules enable students to undertake systematic reviews and meta-analyses as the learning includes numerous examples and practial activities relevant to biomedical and dental practice. The course will use a problem-based learning approach in which each participant brings a specific topic for a systematic review to discuss, justify and revise during the module. Unlike any other course, we guarantee publication of your manuscript in a journal with impact factor.

This one-of-a-kind practical course is run over a twenty six week blended learning cycle. The blended format includes a 2 day attendance in person (the "bootcamp") and then a period of post-bootcamp activities (a mixture of self-directed and supported distance learning) dedicated to individual evidence synthesis. There will be forthnight 1:1 meetings with our tutors, who will also act as independent reviewers, to keep your work on track. This is followed by a 2 day workshop for supported face-to-face teaching of meta-analysis. The final four weeks are for guided and self-directed study focusing on manuscript preparation, shortly followed by article submission.

Download the course program here.

Attendees may also enrol in each module independently.