Qualitative Research: Public Health Applications (PUBH7003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Prerequisite
At least #8 units of the program coursework has been completed, including at least #4 units from core courses, one of which must be PUBH7620.
Assessment methods
Assignments
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) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course develops knowledge and skills in the application of social thinking and qualitative methods to a public health problem. Students will have the opportunity to plan a qualitative investigation of a selected topic and in doing so will gain skills in 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 health policy and practice, with particular emphasis on the value of mixed methods in public health research.
