Horizon Scanning for Medicinal Products
This course will teach you how to undertake a medicines horizon scan, including identifying credible sources and synthesising data into actionable insights. The course will be delivered online and will comprise live sessions as well as independent activities, which will be tailored to your specific context.
Course Information
This course will teach you how to undertake a medicines horizon scan, including identifying credible sources and synthesising data into actionable insights. The course will be delivered online and will comprise live sessions as well as independent activities, which will be tailored to your specific context.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the different concepts of horizon scanning (general)
- Understand the steps and influencing factors in horizon scanning (specific to medicinal products)
- Identify relevant sources for a robust horizon scan (specific to medicinal products)
- Assemble information into a context relevant output (e.g. data table, excel, policy briefing)
- Undertake a horizon scan relevant to their interest
Course Agenda
This course will be delivered over 3 sessions on the following dates:
- Tuesday 3 March 1-4pm
- Thursday 5 March 1-4pm
- Tuesday 10 March 1-4pm
Discounted rates are offered to individuals and organisations from low- to middle-income countries, not-for-profit entities, research institutions, and postgraduate students who qualify for concession rates. Please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk for more information
Course Dates
Course Start Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 1:00 PM
Course End Date : Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:00 PM
Enrolment Dates
Enrolment Start Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:00 AM
Enrolment End Date : Sunday, March 1, 2026 11:30 PM
Course Location
Online
Course Tutor/s
Course Delivery Type
Online - Live 
Course Fees
Price per attendee is £970.00 (zero VAT)