Course Overview

> The aim of this course is to be able to:

- Describe principles and methods of comparative BR assessment.
- Apply different fundamental quantitative B-R assessment methods in
an example case.
- Interpret results of quantitative B-R assessment and translate the
results into the process of decision making.
- Evaluate the results of quantitative B-Rassessment and identify
limitations of B-R methods.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Post-graduated leve in Health or Life Sciences.
- Language prerequisites: Non-native English speakers must provide a
certificate proving a minimum of English B2 level (cf. Europass
[http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/]).
- Computer and internet requirement.

Grading Philosophy

- Assessment is a mix of continuous assessment.
- Final assessment takes place by videoconference.

Course schedule

> This course consists of the following parts:

- Introduction to benefit-risk analysis methods.
- Benefit/Risk assessment during life cycle of medicines.
- Measures based on statistics/simulation.
- Health outcomes models.

Course type

Recorded and live lectures, readings, home assignments, on-line quizzes, forums, wikis, live seminars.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

- Professionals: 3,000€/year.
- Students: 1,500€/year.
- No additional costs and no mobility required.

Duration: 12 weeks

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: E-learning

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