Courses
Research Methodology in Medical Sciences
Objectives
(1) critically evaluate the methodology and subsequent results of health research studies, and
(2) design a research project by developing a research protocol, in accordance with the ethical principles inherent to clinical research.
Information
Target Audience: Third-cycle (PhD) students at ICBAS.
Start date of the training: February 23, 2026
End date of the training: March 6, 2026
Functioning regime: E-learning
Language of Instruction: Portuguese
Clausus number:
Minimum - 5
Maximum - 20
Tuition Fee: Free training for third-cycle (PhD) students at ICBAS.
Student Insurance: ¤2
Schedule: between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. or between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
2025/2026 programme:
- Evolution of the scientific method and its application to healthcare. Evidence-based medicine.
- Ethical, legal and regulatory principles of clinical research.
- Measures of frequency, association and impact.
- Planning a research project. Writing a protocol.
- Types of studies:
- Observational studies: Cohort studies
- Observational studies: Case-control studies
- Experimental studies
- Quasi-experimental studies
- Qualitative research in health sciences.
- Data collection methodology
Schedule:
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Application Period: |
July 28 to January 4, 2026 |
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Provisional Results: |
January 7, 2026 |
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Hearing of Interested Parties: |
January 8 to January 21, 2026 |
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Final Results: |
January 22, 2026 |
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Appeal Submission by Applicants: |
January 23 to February 12, 2026 |
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Publication of Appeal Decisions: |
February 13, 2026 |
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Registration and Enrollment: |
February 16 to February 18, 2026 |
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Publication of Remaining Vacancies for the Next Phase (if applicable): |
Not applicable |
Specific Admission Requirements:
Be a third-cycle (PhD) student at ICBAS and have, through a specific form, a positive recommendation from the supervisory team and the doctoral program management regarding the need and relevance of attending the training in the context of thesis development.
Selection and Rankin Criteria and Sub-Criteria:
Tie-breaking criteria will only be applied to non-admitted candidates in order to rank them for potential consideration as alternates. Among admitted candidates with equal scores, alphabetical order will be used for ranking. Non-admitted candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Number of years enrolled in the Doctoral Program:
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1 to 2 years – 10 points
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2 to 4 years – 5 points
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More than 4 years – 3 points
Average grade of previous academic degree:
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Between 10 and 15 (out of 20) – 3 points
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Between 15 and 18 – 5 points
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Above 18 – 10 points
Tie-breaking criterion: Younger age
Required Documents:
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PGEC Identification Document (citizen card / ID / passport) or personal data declaration;
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Updated Curriculum Vitae (using the official EUROPASS or CIÊNCIA VITAE model, clearly, concisely, and objectively presenting the candidate’s academic and professional background);
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Opinion/Approval Form;
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Other relevant documents for the application of selection criteria.
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Contacts
For information regarding applications or registrations, please contact:
Postgraduate and Continuing Education Unit
Email: posgrad@icbas.up.pt
Phone: 220428006
Opening Hours:
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
General information
| Teacher Responsible: | Raquel Duarte |
| Acronym: | MICMedic |
| Type of course/cycle of study: | Open Training Course |
| Start: | 2024/2025 |
Study Plan
Certificates
- Research Methodology in Medical Sciences ( Courses Units)
Predominant Scientific Areas
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