GLOH5611: Global Health Research Project A

2027 unit information

This unit gives high-achieving students the opportunity to undertake a research project in an area of interest relevant to global health. It is undertaken in a student's final semester (with very rare exceptions) or final two semesters if studying part-time, when students have completed their core units or are concurrently completing their final core unit(s). Students are eligible if they have an average weighted mark (WAM) of 75% or more at the time of entry to the semester in which they will complete the research project. Places are limited and selection of candidates will be based on academic merit (students with a higher WAM will be prioritised for placement) and suitability of the research projects available for student interests/skills. Projects are usually identified by the unit coordinator, and each student will be assigned to a project, taking into account student preferences. The student will work on an independent research project under the guidance of an expert supervisor, who will guide the student through the process of conducting a research project. The project may be a systematic review of the literature, an analysis of an existing dataset, a quantitative or qualitative research study, a policy analysis or some other project acceptable to the unit coordinator and the project supervisor. Students are expected to do around 240-300 hours of work on their projects and two of the assessments are 1) a project outline and 2) a manuscript for publication (preferred format) or a dissertation. In addition, in line with all the MGH capstone units, an oral test (viva) will be held to assess the candidates learning to reflect the course level outcomes for the Master of Global Health.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Public Health
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	48 credit points from the Master of Global Health
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	PUBH5610 or PUBH5611 or PUBH5612
Assumed knowledge: ?	Students are eligible if they have an average weighted mark (WAM) of 75%. Students must have completed any core unit directly related to their project prior to commencing the research project - this will be determined by the Unit of Study Coordinator at the time Departmental permission is considered.

Learning outcomes

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2027	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2027	Online	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2027	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2027	Online	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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