This course is ideal for professionals concerned with the safe and effective use of medicines, especially those working in:

• The pharmaceutical industry (e.g., drug development, licensing, surveillance).
• Regulatory authorities (e.g., medicines licensing, monitoring).
• Academic and research settings (e.g., drug effectiveness and safety evaluation).
• Health services (e.g., drug policy, decision-making).

Prerequisites for this course include:

• A second-class honours degree from the UK (or international equivalent) in a science, medical, statistical, or related subject.
• Some post-graduate experience in pharmacoepidemiology or a related field.
• A grounding in epidemiological methods and/or prior knowledge of pharmacoepidemiology (e.g., completion or related experience with materials covered in Block 3 of the Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance).

The course includes computer practicals conducted in Stata. Prior experience of Stata is not required; however, some statistical programming experience is strongly encouraged.

Applicants should have a good command of English.

Up to 50 participants will be accepted.