TARGET AUDIENCE:  Registrars, Medical Officers, and other novice researchers who are ready to begin or are in the process of drafting a quantitative or qualitative clinical research protocol.  It will also be beneficial to consultants or supervisors who require a refresher.

CONTENT:  The four-month blended short course, facilitated fully online, covers the basics of clinical research, and participants can choose to focus on quantitative or qualitative research methods. We also provide guidance on how to write a protocol. We will not cover laboratory research or systematic reviews. 

INPUT REQUIRED: Approximately 12-15 hours for online content, 5 x 1.5 hours for contact sessions, extra time for protocol writing. 

CERTIFICATION & CPD: Certificates of competence and up to 33 CPD credits (30 general + 3 ethics) upon successful completion.  

COST: R500 for employed or registered Stellenbosch University staff and students, R5000 for external participants. Payment is only due upon acceptance to the short course. 

APPLICATIONS: Click here to apply by 10 February 2026 

ENQUIRIES: Mrs Esther Rodrigues [email protected] or Dr Tania Brodovcky [email protected]