Basic course in Biomedical Research-Cycle 4
Learn about the fundamental concepts of research methodology in health through the Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4.
OnlineQuick Facts
| 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
- 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
- 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
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/noc22_md01/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)
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.
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.
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.
You should score 50% or above to clear the final proctored exam of the Basic course in 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.