Postgraduate CUR-PSB590-2022
Advancements in Health Psychology
Health psychology covers how psychology, behaviour and culture affect health. In this course, learn how evidence can be used to tackle issues in the space. Choose a research question, evaluate literature on the topic, and come up with a solution.
$3,684 $3,934
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- synthesise literature to formulate a research question related to health psychology
- formulate an appropriate research strategy to find, collate and evaluate evidence
- evaluate and synthesise literature and communicate professionally to answer a specific research question related to health psychology.
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- Background and review question + effective time management
- Search Strategy and Method of study selection and finalising papers
- Quality assessment
- Future thoughts and writing final report
- Writing a journal article
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- CUR-PSB590C-Advancements in Health Psychology (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides students with knowledge and skills relating to evidence-informed practice with particular client groups and presenting issues within health psychology. Students will engage with and evaluate contemporary best practice evidence in selected areas. Students will undertake a research project to answer a question about a specific area of health psychology.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Research Protocol (40%)
- Systematic Review (60%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
Textbooks are not required.
Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.