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This unit introduces students to the principles and foundations of health research methodologies and ethics. Students will learn about the main methodologies used to conduct research that is scientifically and ethically sound and be able to critically appraise and review literature. We will introduce common study designs and research methodologies, including qualitative, epidemiologic and clinical studies, and discuss their strengths and limitations. We will introduce students to the main principles of conducting data analysis and the basis to choose amongst different statistical methods. Obtaining ethics approval is necessary for any study involving the collection or analysis of data involving humans, animals or their tissues. Hence, in this unit we will cover ethics in research and when and how to apply for ethics approval. Students will also learn about main concepts in health economics and economical evaluations of interventions and health policies.
Code | FMHU5001 |
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Academic unit | Public Health |
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
Prohibitions:
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MEDF5005 or NTDT5602 |
Assumed knowledge:
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Basic knowledge in mathematics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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