​Knowledge Synthesis: Systematic Reviews in Health and Social Sciences

Graduate/​​PhD Level Course​ - Open to Healthcare Professional​​

August 03 – November 27, 2026 – One class per week
Every Wednesday | 10 am to 1 pm ​

Mode of Learning: In-person

This course is designed for graduate students to enable them to gain a methodological understanding of how evidence is synthesized both qualitatively and quantitatively. It provides step-by-step guidance for those interested in conducting qualitative or quantitative reviews. The steps focus on formulating research questions, exploring methods for searching the literature, selecting studies, performing quality assessment, conducting data extraction, synthesizing evidence, identifying heterogeneity and interpreting evidence. All the sessions incorporating the various steps would provide the theoretical basis and would include hands-on experience for the students, which would ensure that the students have a grasp on the steps for conducting evidence synthesis. 

Eligibility:

• ​​​Comple​te the Visiting Student Application Form and submit the same to the Office of the Registrar at the Student Services, ​​University Centre Building​ AKU​ before the deadline.