Evaluating Medical Tests (EMT): How to assess whether a biomarker or diagnostic test is fit for purpose? Non-credit (Online)

Key highlights

• Designed for researchers applying robust methods in diagnostic test evaluation
• Focuses on assessing whether biomarkers or diagnostic tests are fit for purpose
• Delivered fully online over three days

Entry requirements

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Careers this course leads to

• Clinical researcher
• Diagnostic test evaluation researcher
• Medical statistician
• Biomarker scientist
• Health technology assessment analyst
• Clinical epidemiologist

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Birmingham, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.