• Increase understanding of evaluating a range of scientific literature
• Describe the purpose of undertaking research in nutrition and dietetics (N&D)
• Understand research design and methods in the context of N&D and possible methods of application in an N&D setting
• Understand how dietary assessment methods and statistical tests are used in N&D research
• Develop clear and specific aims and objectives as well as methodology and evaluation to answer nutrition-related issues in a variety of settings

Over 4 modules, this course provides information, resources, recommended reading and interactive activities to enhance your active learning experience.

Module 1 is called 'Research methods for nutrition and dietetic research'. The aim of this module is to provide an overview of research methods for nutrition and dietetic research, and to guide you through identifying a research problem, writing a research question, learning about study designs, and choosing the most appropriate study design.

Module 2 is called 'Dietary assessment methods used in research'. The aim of this module is to focus on dietary assessment methods, and how to apply these specifically to nutrition projects.

Module 3 is called 'Basic biostatistics in nutrition research'. The aim of this module is to provide an overview of basic statistics used in nutrition research.

Module 4 is called 'Practical considerations when planning a research project'. The aim of this module is to explore the practical considerations when undertaking research, such as forming a research team, the resources needed, and ethics applications.

• Module 1 registration page
• Module 2 registration page
• Module 3 registration page
• Module 4 registration page