The course covers 4 modules:
1. Health Economics, Public Health and Public Health Policy
2. Qualitative Research, Questionnaires and Surveys
3. Observational Studies and Analysis of Observational Datasets
4. Randomized Controlled Trials

Each module will be covered by face-to-face teaching in combination with pre-reading and home assignments. The course introduces the different methods and will cover basics only. Each module consists of 2 sessions à 4h and can be booked separately. Please see the course schedule below for details on the individual modules.

Workload: 15h / each module or 60h / all modules. The crediting of ECTS requires

• Prepare for each block by studying relevant material chosen by the lecturer. You will receive your pre-reading material in due time before each module.
• Be present at all course blocks of your chosen topics.
• Complete an assessment of your acquired knowledge at the end of the module. This may be a small quiz or a written assignment.

If all requirements have been met, you will receive a certificate for 15 hours of workload for each module you have successfully completed. If 2-3 modules are taken, 1 ECTS is awarded. If 4 modules are completed, 2 ECTS points are awarded.

To add this course to your academic record, please create a Learning Contract on MOnA, before the start day of the course and follow the instructions of your respective faculty.

This course is open for everyone who is interested in gaining an overview of the latest research methods used in Health Sciences. The course is specifically tailored for PhD students of the PhD subject Clinical Research enrolled at the University of Basel, Faculty of Medicine. Moreover, PhD students of the other PhD subjects of the Faculty of Medicine (Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Ethics, Medicines Development, Nursing Science, Public Health/ Epidemiology or Sport Science) are eligible to register for the course.

No prior knowledge of the specific topic is required.

Minimum 10 and maximum 15 registered participants.

CHF 750 each module (Fee includes course materials)
CHF 3,000 4 modules (Fee includes course materials)
Reduced course fee DKF research group members (for details see *)

*)The Department of Clinical Research (DKF) offers training grants for members of DKF research groups which result in a reduced fee of CHF 375 / module. Please note, that training grants can only be offered to DKF clinical research group members, who are working at the group leaders’ local study center.

Limited free places available for PhD Students of all PhD subjects of the Medical Faculty of the University of Basel. 

Cancellation of your registration is possible until 10 days before the course date. Cancellation thereafter or absence from the course will result in a cancelation fee of half the course fee.

Directors of Studies: 

• Dr. Andrea Kiemen
• Dr. Anja Matthiä

Teaching Staff: 

Experts from the Medical Faculty, University of Basel (see course agenda).

Mareike Gräter
Training and Education
Department Clinical Research (DKF), University of Basel
c/o University Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 8/12
CH-4031 Basel

mareike.graeter@clutterusb.ch
Tel. +41 61 556 59 76

Please register here.

Registration deadline is December 15, 2025. 

Medical Faculty of the University of Basel

University of Basel, Seminarraum 02.073, Biozentrum, Spitalstrasse 41, Basel