Mental Health Research Thesis 1 (PXMH7115)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medical School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Tutorial 2.5 Hours/ Month
Workshop 7 Hours/ Semester
Incompatible
PXMH7067
Assessment methods
1. Assignment critically evaluating different research paradigms
in relation to chosen topic of inquiry. 40%
2. Project proposal. The development of a research proposal. 60%
* * art therapy field of study students will be expected to attach evidence
with their proposal of two art pieces that reflect the process of the project.
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to mental health research. Students will be exposed to a variety of research methodologies and analysis methods. Students will then develop a research proposal which requires critical engagement with hypotheses, design, methods and data analysis methods suitable for their project topic. Students will gain practical experience with database searches, pragmatic project design and planning and program management, feasibility assessment and problem solving. Ethical research considerations and ethics applications will be covered in the course.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | Herston | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
