Free Online Health Research Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Michigan

Translating Research to Healthcare Policy (Coursera)

Health & Society

Explore the critical link between health research and healthcare policy in this insightful course. Gain a deep understanding of how research findings translate into real-world applications that shape health policies and practices. Uncover key concepts and terminology to effectively evaluate the impact of health research on patient care and public health initiatives.

Oct 26th 2026

3 Weeks

Research Translation Health Research

Coursera

University of Pittsburgh

idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products (Coursera)

Health & Society

Embark on a transformative journey with 'idea 2 IMPACT' – a six-week course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in the field of assistive technology. This course will guide you through every stage of translating innovative ideas into real-world solutions, focusing on developing products that can significantly impact lives.

Oct 23rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Health Research Stakeholders

Coursera

Imperial College London

Public Involvement in Research (Coursera)

Health & Society

Dive into 'Public Involvement in Research' on Coursera to explore participatory approaches that enrich your studies. This course examines why and how public involvement can transform research outcomes, offering insights into engaging citizens and patients at various stages of the research process.

Jul 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Healthcare Clinical Research

FutureLearn

University of Leeds,National Institute for Health Research - NIHR

COVID-19: Understanding the Research Behind the Pandemic (FutureLearn)

Health & Society

Discover how scientists worldwide responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting innovative research that led to the development of treatments and vaccines. This course explores the crucial role of research in managing the pandemic and shaping future health responses.

Oct 4th 2021

2 Weeks

Health Vaccines Treatments

OpenLearning

Flinders University,CareSearch

CareSearch My Learning Modules (OpenLearning)

Health & Society

Improve your ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families by mastering the use of CareSearch resources. Our 'CareSearch My Learning Modules' course is tailored for healthcare practitioners who want to make a positive difference in patient outcomes. Discover how to navigate CareSearch, find relevant information quickly, and apply it to real-life clinical scenarios.

Self-Paced

Health Healthcare Health Research