Qualitative Research: Public Health Applications (PUBH7003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Prerequisite
At least #8 units of the program coursework has been completed, including at least #4 units from core or Part A courses, one of which must be PUBH7620.
Assessment methods
Critical appraisal 20%, Field Report 30%, Group Project Report 25%, Reflective Journal 25%
Course enquiries
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 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. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
