This course will equip students with the necessary skills to design, plan, conduct and write about qualitative research in the health field.
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Qualitative Health Research consists of 2 online and on-campus units of study.
Students will be introduced to the core concepts and skills of qualitative research in health and gain experience carrying out an observation, participating in a focus group, conducting an interview, analysing data, arguing for qualitative research in health, and appraising the quality of published literature.
The course will also cover advanced data analysis and writing skills - students will analyse a portfolio of qualitative data, and produce a 'results and discussion' section for a journal article.
Units of study:
- Qualitative Research in Health (PUBH5505)
- Advanced Qualitative Analysis and Writing (PUBH5506)
Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.
Who should study this course?
Public health and health professionals, researchers working in the not-for-profit sector and in professional services organisations, and emerging researchers including PhD candidates looking to gain speciality skills and confidence in the use of qualitative health research.