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Research Methods in Health
Postgraduate | UND-MEDI5008 | 2023
Course information for 2023 intake
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- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Research Methods in Health
About this subject
On completion of this subject students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Appraise scientific research paradigms and methods as they apply in biomedical sciences.
- Select appropriate statistical methods for specific research designs.
- Interpret statistical analyses in published research.
- Design and develop a research project that fulfils the key requirements of a Human Research Ethics Committee, or a Ministerial brief or policy paper on a relevant research topic.
- Literature searches; PICO strategies for research question formulation; National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research; Research processes; quantitative and qualitative study designs; Critical appraisal of research papers.
This subject develops students’ understanding of research processes used in biomedical sciences, including quantitative and qualitative study designs. Students will acquire an understanding of statistical power and effect size, will appropriately interpret research findings and will be able to formulate scientifically sound conclusions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to prepare a ministerial briefing or policy paper on a research topic, OR a submission to a Human Research Ethics Committee
Exam (20%)
Exam (30%)
Research proposal (50%)- Examination (30%)
- Examination (20%)
- Written Submission and Presentation (50%)
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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
- UND-HMS-GDI-2023 - Graduate Diploma of Health and Medical Sciences
- UND-MSC-GCE-2023 - Graduate Certificate in Medical Sciences
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Postgraduate
UND-HMS-GDIPostgraduate
UND-MSC-GCE