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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Basic course in Biomedical Research Certification course provides a seamless learning opportunity for medical professionals and students. It aims at honing the research skills of teachers and Indian medical postgraduate students in medical institutions. As a fruitful venture between the Board of Governors (BoG) and the Medical Council of India (MCI), the course has successfully provided learners with a uniform research methodology to aid their research projects. The multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum makes it ideal for a variety of people related to the medical field and research paradigm.

The Basic course in Biomedical Research training course is an offering by ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, and sheds light on fundamental concepts in research methodology. Through 23 lectures, teachers deal with topics like bio-statistical and epidemiological considerations in designing a research study, the conceptualisation of a research study, conducting and planning a research study, publication ethics, and writing a research protocol.

Candidates are provided valuable insights through video modules which are well explained through presentation slides and industry-relevant examples. This course, however, explains the different steps and concepts involved in Health Research using a single example throughout. Experienced instructors make learning a worthwhile experience.

The Highlights

Course duration spanning over sixteen weeks
Certification from Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
Postgraduate level curriculum
Course delivery from experts
Multidisciplinary course orientation
Certification provided by Swayam

Programme Offerings

video lecture
Presentation Slides
Reading Material
assignments
discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	NIE Chennai

Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

Individuals working as teachers in medical college can enrol for a Basic course in Biomedical Research Certification Programme.

Education

Basic course in Biomedical Research Certification by Swayam, and ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology can be pursued by any applicant who is currently pursuing his/her post-graduation in MD or MS from a recognized university or college.

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants who succeed in clearing the final proctored exam will be awarded an e-verifiable course completion certificate from Swayam.

What you will learn

Research skills

Learners are sure to obtain numerous insightful takeaways while pursuing a Basic course in Biomedical Research certification syllabus with lucid practical examples, comprehensive lectures, and relevant assignment work. By taking up this course, candidates will know more about the following-

Formulating research questions, objectives, and hypotheses while conceptualising a research study
An overview of Qualitative research methods
Planning a research study by designing data collection tools
Ethical issues in conducting a study and requirement of publication ethics

Who it is for

ScientistResearch AssociateProject Manager

Since the Basic course in Biomedical Research Certification Programme is a programme designed for people with a medical background, this course will specifically benefit the following individuals-

Ethics committee members
Statisticians
General Physicians
Individuals interested in health research
Project managers
Clinical/public health/ laboratory researchers
Allied health professionals
Research associates
Scientists
Medical undergraduate students

Admission Details

The registrations for the Basic course in Biomedical Research classes have already begun and candidates can register themselves before the enrollment ends by following some simple steps as mentioned below-

Step 1: Visit the course page- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_md03/preview and sign in/create their account via SWAYAM. Candidates can also sign in via Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn.

Step 2: Presently, the registration for the Basic course in Biomedical Research Certification Programme is inactive but candidates can always check the course link as soon as registration resumes for enrolling in the course.

Step 3: If they wish to take the certification, they will have to check the application form for the same. In the case of the contrary, they can begin learning.

The Syllabus

Formulating a research question, hypothesis and objectives
Introduction to health research
Literature review

Experimental study designs
Measures of disease frequency
validity of epidemiological studies
Analytical study designs
Descriptive study designs
Qualitative research methods: An overview

Sampling methods
Measurement of study variables
Calculating sample size and power

Selection of study population
Designing data collection tools
Overview of data analysis
Study plan and project management
Data management
Principles of data collection

Conducting clinical trials
Ethical framework for health research

Preparing a concept paper for research projects
Elements of a protocol for research studies
Publication ethics

Instructors

NIE Chennai Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can the assessments be rejected on any ground?

Candidates have to ensure that the quizzes, homework, assignments, and exams submitted by them are original (excluding the case of collaborative assignments).

2: What are the course assignments like?

Each of the 23 lectures is accompanied with online assignments comprising ten MCQs, the scores of which shall be released after the deadline for submission is over. Candidates must score at least 50% in each assignment.

3: Is the examination fee refundable?

Yes. After each successful transaction, a SWAYAM confirmation page displaying the order number, payment amount and name is shown. These details should be stored and would come handy if the candidate wished a refund.

4: How can candidates know of their score in each assignment of the Basic course in Biomedical Research online course?

Candidates need to click on the ‘Progress’ button on their course page where lecture-wise assignment scores are displayed. However, the scores shall be accessible only after the assignment’s deadline.

5: Who are the academic coordinators of the course?

The faculty is as following-