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 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It needs MPH5040 and MPH5041 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5213
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MPH5213
2 units list MPH5213 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | Online |
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical reflections (6 x case scenarios, 600 words)10%
- Design a study question - Outline (2 pages)5%
- Design a study question – follow up (900 words)15%
- Study protocol (2700 words)Competency hurdle45%
- Take home examination (75 minutes and 10 minutes reading)25%
- Multimedia assignment25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Pose a research question answerable by observational study methods used to examine public health;
- 2
Design and present a research protocol to answer the stated question using observational study designs;
- 3
Describe and demonstrate how information may be collected from people and transformed into usable data for scientific study;
- 4
Identify, evaluate and communicate when qualitative methodologies may be useful; and
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to participate and communicate effectively within a group.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Tutorials-
- Seminars-
ON CAMPUS:
Scheduled teaching activities
Lectures: 5 hours
Workshops: 7 hours
Tutorials: 12 hours
Total workload requirements: 12 hours of work per week
Lectures: 5 hours, delivered face to face weekly
Workshops: 7 hours, delivered face to face weekly
Tutorials: 12 hours, delivered face to face weekly
Teacher directed private learning: 52 hours
Self-directed learning: 68 hours
ON LINE:
Scheduled teaching activities
Lectures: 5 hours
Workshops: 7 hours
Tutorials: 12 hours
Total workload requirements: 12 hours of work per week
Lectures: 5 hours, delivered on line by zoom and recorded weekly
Workshops: 7 hours, delivered on line by zoom and recorded weekly
Tutorials: 12 hours, delivered on line by zoom weekly
Teacher directed private learning: 52 hours
Self-directed learning: 68 hours
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 can I take after MPH5213?
MPH5213 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MAP5010 and MPH5283.
When is MPH5213 offered?
In 2024, MPH5213 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital, with an online option.
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 5 other tasks.