| Code | EH6138 |
|---|---|
| Duration | January to March 2026 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | Funded via the ERASMUS+ SENSITISE grant See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 02/01/2026 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 12/01/2026 |
Outline
Module Goal:
To empower both biomedical and health professions students, and health professionals, with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to design, conduct, and report inclusive trials that address the needs of under-served groups, thereby promoting equity, diversity, and meaningful engagement in research practices.
Module Content:
History of inclusivity
- Who are the underserved groups;
- understanding barriers to inclusion;
- who do we need in our trials;
- equitable participation in trials for under-served groups;
- inclusive trial design and conduct;
- building links with under-served groups;
- how to be an inclusive researcher;
- post trial communication; case-studies.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 48 x 1 Hr(s) lectures - online
- 37 Hr(s) directed learning
- 20 Hr(s) online asynchronous activities
- 135 Hr(s) independent enquiry
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment:
| Type | Continuous Assessment Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz(zes) | Multiple choice quiz | 200 |
| Project | A project on designing an inclusive clinical trial | 0 |
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Illustrate the historical context of inclusivity in clinical trials.
- Describe the concept of under-served groups.
- Classify barriers to inclusion and their consequences.
- Demonstrate strategies for inclusive trial design.
- Design inclusive eligibility criteria for clinical trials.
- Propose solutions to build links with under-served groups.
- Demonstrate inclusive research practices at the individual level.
Requirements
Fees and Costs
Please only apply if you have been invited by a partner institution. Closed recruitment for 2025/2026 - funded via the ERASMUS+ SENSITISE grant
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.