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

Course Overview

The Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Certification, supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, deals with the aspects of conceptualizing, designing and planning a research study based on various parameters. It also discusses the ethical issues involved in conducting a research study.

The Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Training is mandatory for medical postgraduates (MD, MS) (the academic year 2019-20 onwards) and teachers in medical institutions affiliated with NMC. After the successful completion of the course through assignments and a final exam, the candidates would receive an e-certificate.

The Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 is mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC, erstwhile Medical Council of India) under the authorization of the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai. This online course, offered by Swayam, puts forward a uniform research methodology in health.

The Highlights

16-weeks long course
Postgraduate level course
E-verifiable course completion certificate
Video lectures and resource materials
Online assignments and MCQs
Example accompaniments
Workbooks and lecture handouts
Lecture wise assignments
Final proctored exam
Research methodology

Programme Offerings

16-weeks course
video lectures
Reading Materials
E-certificate
Example Accompaniments
Workbooks
Lecture Handouts and Frequently Asked Questions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	NIE Chennai

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

You should get a minimum of 50% marks for the online assignments to qualify for the final exam. After successfully clearing the final proctored exam, you will receive an e-verifiable certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Research skillsKnowledge of epidemiologyKnowledge of biomedical sciences

Enrolling in the Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Online Courses will help you learn about the following topics:

The process of conducting a health research
The method of conceptualizing and designing a research study
Different types of study designs
An overview of qualitative research methods
Use of study variables and sampling methods
Different steps involved in the planning of health research
Ethical issues involved in a research study
The process of writing a research protocol

Who it is for

The Basic course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Training course is considered mandatory for medical postgraduates (MD, MS) who completed it in the academic year 2019-20 onwards and for teachers in medical institutions affiliated with NMC.

Admission Details

Follow the steps carefully to enroll in the Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Online Courses:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_md04/preview.

Step 2: The official page of Swayam opens, you can click on the sign-in/register option on top of the page.

Step 3: On the opening window, create a new account by typing username, password and email address.

Step 4: Enter the verification code received on your respective email address.

Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.

The Syllabus

Introduction to health research
Formulating a research questions, hypotheses and objectives
Literature review

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

Measurement of study variables
Sampling methods
Calculating sample size and power

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

Ethical framework for health research
Conducting clinical trials

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: How will I get the certificate after completion of the Basic course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 Training?

The candidates will be provided with an e-verifiable course completion certificate at the end of the Basic course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4. You can download it as an e-certificate.

2: What is the method of assessment for the Basic course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4?

The assessment will be done through online assignments and a final exam. Each lecture will be accompanied by online assignments consisting of 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). You should get a minimum score of 50% overall assignment score to be eligible for the final exam.

3: How can I know my assignment score?

All lecture-wise assignment scores will be released after the submission deadline. You can view it on the 'Progress' section of your course page after you enroll in the course.

4: What is the cut-off percentage for the final exam?

You should score 50% or above to clear the final proctored exam of the Basic course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4.

5: How can I register for the final exam of Biomedical Research- Cycle 4?

The candidates are required to fill an online form and pay the examination fee of Rs.1000 online in order to register for the final proctored exam.