Research and Evidence-Based Practice (PUBH7046)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2025

Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

School

Public Health School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Workshop 3 Hours/ Week

Incompatible

PUBH7000, PUBH7650, PUBH7610

Prerequisite

PUBH7033

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Individual Video Presentation

Individual Written Assignment (Proposal)

Group: Knowledge Translation Task

Course enquiries

Doctor Melinda Protani (Semester 1, Herston, In person, External)

Doctor Stephanie Duncombe (Semester 1, Herston, In person, External)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (17/02/2025 - 14/06/2025) Herston In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) External External Course Profile

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Course description

Critical evaluation of scientific evidence and application of these findings to practice are essential skills in clinical and public health practice. This course builds on knowledge and skills gained in introductory public health and research methodology courses, by extending these through application of skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and ethics. The course focuses on developing students' ability to critically evaluate and apply evidence to research and practice to address population health issues.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Herston In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) External External Course Profile