UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MPH5213 Research methods

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

MPH5213 Research methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It needs MPH5041 and MPH5040 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 2
Alfred Hospital
Assessment
Exam 25%
and 4 other tasks
Workload
12 hours
per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to the research methods used in observational studies and is designed to help the student develop the practical skills required in the design and assessment of a research project.
It covers issues in protocol design, including study type selection, introduction to questionnaire design, sampling methods, and ethics approval. This introduces the student to planning data management and statistical analysis and developing a study budget.
An introduction to the role of qualitative research is also covered.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterAlfred HospitalBlock on
Second semesterAlfred HospitalOn campus

Assessment

  • Critical reflections (6 x case scenarios, 600 words +/- 10%)
    10%
  • Design a study question - outline (2 pages)
    5%
  • Design a study question - follow-up (900 words +/- 10%)
    15%
  • Study protocol (2,700 words +/- 10%)Threshold hurdle
    45%
  • Take home examination (75 mins and 10mins reading time)
    25%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Pose a research question answerable by observational study methods used to examine public health;

  2. 2

    Design and present a research protocol to answer the stated question using observational study designs;

  3. 3

    Describe and demonstrate how information may be collected from people and transformed into usable data for scientific study;

  4. 4

    Identify, evaluate and communicate when qualitative methodologies may be useful; and

  5. 5

    Demonstrate the ability to participate and communicate effectively within a group.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures17 hours
  • Tutorials11 hours
  • Workshops1.5 hours

The total workload requirement for this unit is 12 hours of work per week.

7.5 hours block day, on campus (or on line) including 1.5 hours workshop

11 hours online lectures, delivered live, weekly

11 hours tutorials

  • BLOCK ON 11 hours online
  • ON CAMPUS 11 hours on campus

4 hours of teacher directed private study and 6 hours of self-directed learning.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Prof Anita Wluka
Chief Examiners
Professor Flavia Cicuttini

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MPH5213?

You need MPH5041 and MPH5040 before you enrol.

What can I take after MPH5213?

MPH5213 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MAP5010 and MPH5283.

When is MPH5213 offered?

In 2023, MPH5213 runs in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.

How much work is MPH5213?

The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MPH5213 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available