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HSBH4101: Research Design and Analysis in Health
2026 unit information
This unit provides the conceptual framework, theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to understand how health research is conducted and interpreted. Students attend seminars and interactive workshops, and complete online study modules covering research design principles, ethical considerations, literature review writing, and research protocol development. Following common foundational content, students will specialise in either quantitative or qualitative research methods based on their Honours project requirements. The streams focus on supporting data analysis applicable to the student's research project. Students will also meet regularly with academic staff and supervisors for guidance on applying these methods to their specific Honours research projects.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Health Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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48 credit points of 3000 level units of study |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. study and work independently and in teams
- LO2. manage schedules and resources
- LO3. propose research that will increase knowledge in the area of interest
- LO4. know the ethical principles of research and adhere to them
- LO5. understand quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
- LO6. investigate a topic under supervision, including data collection and analysis
- LO7. demonstrate the ability to orally present ideas and research findings and respond to questions.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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