Participants only need a very basic mathematical ability (high school level is more than sufficient): since most participants do not use maths regularly, if at all, we introduce concepts gently, step-by-step, and we offer the reassurance of an optional maths refresher day on 9th September.

Calculation is done using Excel (With an optional Excel refresher day on 16th September) and the user-friendly modelling package, Berkeley Madonna; hence manipulation of equations is not required. We emphasise how to express biological and clinical principles in a model and how to interpret results from a biological and clinical perspective.