Development of Health Research Skills

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MEDI 3003
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Course ID
202634
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with research skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers. Students will work individually and as part of teams to develop theoretical knowledge and technical capabilities across multiple areas of health and biomedical research. By completion of the course, students will have developed analytical and practical skills necessary to undertake ethical and impactful research and communicate this research effectively with a diverse range of audiences. The course aligns with the programs intent to create graduates with advanced critical reasoning and problem-solving skills that are able to work across global professional settings.

  • Reading And Writing Research
  • Presenting And Evaluating Research

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate analytical and cognitive skills to critically appraise health studies using knowledge of research evidence principles
  • Communicate research information effectively to a broad range of audiences in oral and written formats
  • Discuss the strengths and limitations of a range of research designs and methodologies in addressing specific health problems
  • Analyse governance policies and principles relevant to conducting health research spanning local and global perspectives
  • Apply technical skills and methodologies required to conduct biomedical and health research
  • Demonstrate professional acumen appropriate for research-related working environments

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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