Graduate Certificate in Health Research
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Graduate Certificate in Health Research
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Abbreviation:
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GCertHlthRes
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year part-time
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Total Credit Points:
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24
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Delivery Mode:
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Flexible
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn, Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1171
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CRICOS Code:
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N/A
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Overview
This course provides a solid introduction to understanding and conducting health-related research. The core subjects provide grounding in the key skills needed to read, interpret and evaluate published research; to develop and implement a health research project; to evaluate health-related outcomes; and to apply learning about research frameworks and methods to questions experienced in the students' workplace and social environment.
The course fosters excellence in teaching and learning by undertaking an innovative approach to student scholarship, with academics, other professionals and student participation contributing to the creation of a student friendly course that has been designed to be responsive to the individual student's need and to encourage collaboration and active participation in the learning experiences.
This course is suitable for students preparing to undertake higher degree research studies as well as those wishing to develop fundamental research skills for professional practice.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent.
Course Requirements
Students complete a program of 24 credit points.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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CHIP915
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Essential Skills for Health Research
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Autumn
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6
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CHBC918
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Critical Appraisal
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB950
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Reflective Practice 1
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Autumn/ Spring
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6
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CHBC919
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Evaluative Research Methodology
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Spring
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6
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Further Information
Prof Sandra Jones
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4209
sandraj@uow.edu.au
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