Research Protocol Development (PUBH7610)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Prerequisite
#8 units (4 courses) of coursework have been completed, including at least #4 units from core or Part A courses, one of which being either PUBH7600 Introduction to Epidemiology or PUBH7650 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Assessment methods
Research proposal & assignments
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
This course takes students through the steps in a research project: problem definition, current state of knowledge, critical appraisal of studies and evidence, study design, variables and their measurement, ethical considerations, operational issues and report writing. For students who intend to enrol in a Dissertation (#8 units of research) or a Project (#4 units of research) as part of their program, please note the following: PUBH7610 may prepare you for a Dissertation or a Project, but does not give automatic approval to enrol in either.