NUR4401 Clinical honours thesis 1: Applied research methods and skills
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR4401 Clinical honours thesis 1: Applied research methods and skills is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR4401
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUR4401
2 units list NUR4401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit provides you with the opportunity to encounter a challenging research environment through the interaction of philosophical paradigms and extension of theoretical knowledge and acquisitions of skills to facilitate the undertaking of a research project. The unit will build upon knowledge gained in core undergraduate research units. You will be allocated a research supervisor to begin formulating research questions and methodology for subsequent study.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assessment (3,500 - 4,000 words)Written60%
- Oral Presentation (20 minutes)Presentation40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate and utilise appropriate philosophical foundations of research;
- 2
Distinguish and critique quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
- 3
Develop and utilise research skills in the following areas: + advanced online searching; + documentation management; + data collection methods and analysis; and
- 4
Begin formulating research question and proposed study.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials1 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lisa Chen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lisa Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR4401?
NUR4401 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after NUR4401?
NUR4401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including NUR4403 and NUR4404.
When is NUR4401 offered?
In 2026, NUR4401 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does NUR4401 have an exam?
No. NUR4401 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.