Undergraduate USA-HLTH1058-2023

Research Methods for Public Health

Learn why evidence forms the backbone of public health. Discover strategies for communicating research to policy makers so that you can see your ideas take flight. Consider how policies are developed through evidence. Create interventions.

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

03 Apr 2023
18 Sep 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Describe the principles, philosophies and processes which underpin evidence-based practice and its importance in public health.
Explain key principles of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms, designs, methodologies and methods
Apply evidence-based practice principles using established frameworks and tools to commonly encountered public health issues.
Evaluate research evidence, derived from relevant public health issues, using established tools.
Explain how evidence can be effectively translated into practice and policy for public health.

Topics covered

- Introduction
- The scientific foundations for research
- Methods in public health research
- Critically appraising research evidence
- Basic statistics to summarise and analyse health data
- Qualitative research methods
- Qualitative research data collection and analysis
- Communicating evidence in public health

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Build upon your public health knowledge and learn about the six key areas in public health practice. Investigate different types of primary and secondary evidence.

Explore key stages in the cycle of research in public health. Understand the importance of evidence, why it’s important in public health, and why research is needed to inform public health projects.

Learn the different strategies to communicate research to policy makers, program developers and the general public. Explore how research evidence influences the development of policy around public servants, and to create intervention programs that will improve public health.

Gain skills in using scientific methods to evaluate evidence – a fundamental skill for a person working in public health. This skill ensures that public health decisions are made based on evidence and not personal bias.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Public Health degree.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Communication Plan (40%)
Portfolio (60%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 02 Apr 23 to 09 Jun 23

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Next study term: 17 Sep 23 to 24 Nov 23

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