Introduction to Health Research

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1002
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Course ID
201293
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Anna Leonard
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with foundational concepts and skills for research in health sciences. Introducing concepts of health and research, this course provides knowledge on research methods, interpretation of research outputs and critical appraisal of literature. Further this course will enhance student’s skill and confidence in oral, written and interpersonal communication equipping student with the capacity to provide and communicate solution and knowledge to others. Expanding students' awareness of future career pathways and understanding the relevance of essential skill development required to achieve career success will be explored. This course aligns with the intent of programs from the biomedical and health sciences field to provide a comprehensive ability to find, interpret and apply research methods, preparing learners for careers across diverse health settings.

  • Foundations Of Research Literacy
  • Foundations Of Research Communication

Course learning outcomes

  • Define key concepts of evidence-based research in biomedical and health sciences
  • Demonstrate skills in locating, interpreting and evaluating appropriate information relevant to biomedical and health sciences
  • Define career pathways in biomedical and health science and the required attributes
  • Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills relevant for health research

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23266
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
Class number
Class number 23265
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
Class number
Class number 23264
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 23263
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 23262
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
Class number
Class number 26099
Section
Section PR07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 108
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 108
Class number
Class number 26098
Section
Section PR08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
Class number
Class number 26097
Section
Section PR09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
Class number
Class number 26094
Section
Section PR12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
Class number
Class number 26091
Section
Section PR15
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 26090
Section
Section PR16
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 26089
Section
Section PR17
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 26088
Section
Section PR18
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 26086
Section
Section PR20
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 26084
Section
Section PR22
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
Class number
Class number 26083
Section
Section PR23
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336A-B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336A-B
Class number
Class number 26081
Section
Section PR25
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 26077
Section
Section PR29
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
Class number
Class number 26076
Section
Section PR30
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S416
Class number
Class number 23571
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Class number
Class number 23270
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
Class number
Class number 26102
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205
Class number
Class number 26101
Section
Section WS11
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214/218
Class number
Class number 26100
Section
Section WS12
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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