Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
PostgraduateMUR-SHP6322026
Learn how to tackle health-related problems. Gain the confidence to recommend improvements to practice. Weigh-up the pros and cons of methodological approaches. Show your newfound knowledge by developing your own research proposal.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 19 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026,
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $2,212
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
About this subject
On successful completion of the subject you will be able to:
- communicate the importance of the evidence-based practice (EBP) movement in relation to the current and future practice of health professionals.
- compare and contrast the major approaches used in health research and discuss the utility of these approaches.
- identify, examine and evaluate appropriate research methods for the investigation of particular research questions and their applicability in health research.
- establish the ethical implications of, and processes in, undertaking human research including the protection of vulnerable participants in health research
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This unit provides an introduction to the conduct and application of health-related research. Students will develop an understanding of the broad range of methods used to research health, illness and the delivery of services in health care settings. Particular emphasis is placed on the interpretation and application of research to enable students to appraise and implement evidence-based care, participate in research teams and become beginning practitioners in the design of their own health research.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
Assessment in this subject includes an exam. Majority of OUA students will be required to complete their final exam remotely online (Remote eExam) via myMurdoch Learning (LMS), using Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. You will require a device meeting the minimum standards with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection and perform a one-time installation of ‘Respondus LockDown Browser’ using the unique Murdoch link. You are required to complete the mandatory practice quiz before the start of the exam period to ensure a smooth experience on the day. More information regarding Respondus can be found on the Remote eExam page: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/RemoteExams
- Final Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Individual Oral Presentation (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MUR-HCM-MAS-2026 - Master of Health Care Management
Others
Enrolment in a graduate degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Health Care Management
PostgraduateMUR-HCM-MAS