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PBHL28002 Research Methods for Public Health

Research Methods for Public Health

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General Information

Overview

Research Methods for Public Health explores the importance and relevance of research in public health, professional practice and human health more broadly. The unit emphasises the critical role of knowledge in evidence-based decision making and foundational research skills central to your practice and to real-world public health settings. In particular, you will develop an understanding of the ethical principles and practices in research as well as different research approaches, methodologies and methods, including data collection, analysis, and the development of research proposals. You will also advance your knowledge and skills in interpreting and critically appraising research articles and scientific literature.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 8

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 8

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2026

Melbourne

Online

Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).