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Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Improve your understanding of the scientific and ethical dimensions of this complex public policy issue.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
7 weeks

Animal Welfare in the Clinic

Learn how to support animal welfare at every stage of the clinical visit - from transportation to recovery.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

An Introduction to Health Economics

A half-day interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics in relation to clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
23/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

A Practical Guide to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research

This half-day workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of what PPI in clinical research is all about. Funding available.

Start Date
01/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

How stars burn, how black holes form, where the elements come from and how the universe is expanding  – find the answers in this course.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
6 weeks

Basics of Practical Data Science for Health & Social Care

Learn to explore, clean, and visualise health & social care data in R programming language to support evidence-based decisions.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£195.00
Duration
12 weeks

Big Data Analytics

Discover strategies to tackle big data challenges and manage massive datasets beyond a single computer in today's data-driven world. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Bite-size Practical Project Management

This four session course covers skills, tools and techniques to help you plan and deliver clinical research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
10/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£180.00
Duration
2 weeks

Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

Develop skills to model breeding programmes for livestock, crops, insects using case studies in AlphaSimR. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Explore different career options, learn what you want to get out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

Learn the general principles of keeping and caring for chickens.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Chinese Advanced Step 2 Online (Tues & Thurs)

This is the final step in a two-stage progression in Mandarin Chinese. Develop advanced language and intercultural communication skills.

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Beginners Step 1 Online (Tue & Thur)

This course builds a foundation in Chinese with an introduction to Chinese culture and society. 

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Beginners Step 2 Online (Mon & Wed)

This course develops everyday communication skills, including making requests and expressing preferences, while exploring Chinese...

Start Date
05/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Beginners Step 3 Online (Mon & Wed)

This is the final beginner step, focusing on building confidence while exploring Chinese-speaking communities, customs and social interactions.

Start Date
05/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Elementary Step 1 Online (Tues & Thurs)

This online course is the first step of four in Elementary Chinese. Develop core language skills while exploring Chinese culture and society.

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Elementary Step 2 Online (Tues & Thurs)

This online course is the second step of four in Elementary Chinese. Expand vocabulary and grammar while exploring Chinese culture and society.

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Elementary Step 4 Online (Mon & Wed)

This online course is the final step of four in Elementary Chinese. Expand language skills while exploring Chinese culture and...

Start Date
05/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Intermediate Step 1 Online (Tues & Thurs)

Step one of three in Intermediate Chinese. Develop language skills and build confidence in communicating while exploring Chinese culture.

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Intermediate Step 2 Online (Mon & Wed)

Step two of three in Intermediate Chinese. Develop language skills and build confidence in communicating while exploring Chinese culture.

Start Date
05/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chinese Upper Intermediate Step 2 Online (Tues & Thurs)

This online upper intermediate course expands Chinese language skills while exploring Chinese culture and society.

Start Date
06/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£150.00
Duration
10 weeks

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

Explore the diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases using case studies from low resource settings. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

Explore the technology that can provide a long-term solution to protect our atmosphere and slow climate change.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks
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