Research Methods in Public Health

Unit code: HMG7950 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
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Overview

This unit provides students with the specialised skills to critically appraise public health research to inform evidence-based practice and to undertake applied research. Students will gain an advanced understanding of relevant professional and/or scholarly conventions which govern research – with a focus on health equity and apply these in a range of contexts. They will be engaged in reviewing and appraising a variety of research approaches across the breadth of public health.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to research in the field of public health;
  2. Conceptually map and appraise the essential elements and processes requisite to quality research;
  3. Critically review and synthesise current research in their field; and
  4. Design, articulate and defend proposed research.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
Critique of Research Designs (1500 words)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 50%
Research Proposal and Literature Review (2500 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Oral presentation of research proposal (10mins)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

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