Available in 2024
Course code

HLSC4120

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course advances the student's understanding of health-related research methods and concepts. The course will explore human research ethics, qualitative research methods, and quantitative research methods. Students will read and critique both qualitative and quantitative published research.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Summer 2 - 2024
  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe ethical considerations pertaining to human research

2. Define, compare and contrast the common qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methodologies

3. Evaluate the appropriateness of common qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methodologies

4. Select appropriate methodologies to a address a research question

5. Critically appraise qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research


Content

1.     Ethical approach to research

2.   Qualitative research principles and methods

3.   Quantitative research principles and methods

4.    Mixed methods research

5.    Critical appraisal of research


Requisite

This course is only available to students who are active in one of the following programs:

Graduate Certificate in Health Science [11686]

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) [11691]

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) [40002]

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) [40010]

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) [40011]

Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) [12330]

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) [10954]

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) [12339]

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [12337]

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [12338]

Graduate Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety [12274]

Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety [12275]

Master of Workplace Health and Safety [12273]

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine [50021]

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) [50022].


Assumed knowledge

A completed degree in a relevant cognate discipline or completion of two years of a 4 year degree.


Assessment items

Quiz: Online quizzes x 4

Portfolio: Critical appraisal portfolio


Contact hours

Summer 2 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 48 hour(s) per term

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 48 hour(s) per term

Course outline