Development of Health Research Skills

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MEDI 3003
Course ID icon
Course ID
202634
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Joanne Bowen
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Course level
3
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 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

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 23281
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 400
Available
Available 341
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
Class number
Class number 23291
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
Class number
Class number 23290
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 37
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23289
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23288
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
Class number
Class number 23287
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23286
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S412
Class number
Class number 23285
Section
Section PR07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
Class number
Class number 23284
Section
Section PR08
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23283
Section
Section PR09
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23282
Section
Section PR10
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 23295
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 112
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
Class number
Class number 23294
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 115
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
Class number
Class number 23293
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 95
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
Class number
Class number 23292
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S211A-B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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