Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
PostgraduateMUR-SHP6322025
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Learn how to tackle health-related problems. Gain the confidence to recommend improvements to practice. Weigh-up the pros and cons of methodological approaches. Show your newfound knowledge by developing your own research proposal.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Price from
- $2,160
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice
About this subject
On successful completion of the subject you will be able to:
- communicate the importance of the evidence-based practice (EBP) movement in relation to the current and future practice of health professionals.
- review and critique a range of peer reviewed literature on a subject related to your area of practice.
- compare and contrast the major approaches used in qualitative and quantitative research and discuss the utility of these approaches.
- identify, examine and evaluate appropriate research methods for the investigation of particular research questions and their applicability in health research.
- establish the ethical implications of, and processes in, undertaking human research including the protection of vulnerable participants in health research.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This unit provides an introduction to the conduct and application of health-related research. Students will develop an understanding of the broad range of methods used to research health, illness and the delivery of services in health care settings. Particular emphasis is placed on the interpretation and application of research to enable students to appraise and implement evidence-based care, participate in research teams and become beginning practitioners in the design of their own health research.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
The assessment component of this subject includes a Literature Review (50%) and an Essay(50%). These assessments allow students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation skills and application of theoretical concepts learned within the modules. Written feedback in addition to marking rubrics are provided for the written assessments to facilitate student learning and achievement of unit learning outcomes.
- Structured Literature Review (50%)
- Quiz/Test - Online Exam (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MUR-HCM-MAS-2025 - Master of Health Care Management
Others
Enrolment in a graduate degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Health Care Management
PostgraduateMUR-HCM-MAS