Qualitative Research: Public Health Applications (PUBH7003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
PUBH7286
Prerequisite
PUBH7033
Assessment methods
Presentation
Research Proposal
Project report
Course enquiries
A/Prof Lisa Fitzgerald and A/Prof Allyson Mutch
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course develops knowledge and skills in the application of social thinking and qualitative methods to public health. Students will have the opportunity to plan a qualitative investigation of a selected topic and in doing so will gain skills in research design, data gathering techniques; considering ethical issues; data recording and management; data analysis and interpretation; and qualitative report writing. Students will consider how qualitative research can be used to inform public health health policy and practice.
