Research Methods for Health

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 6020
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Course ID
208607
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tamara Page
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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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course you will become familiar with research methodologies used in health research. You will learn about empirical methods such as experimental studies and also the fundamentals of interpretive and critical methodologies, such as phenomenology. The aim is for you to learn how to read and critically evaluate research relating to your practice; understand the importance of research to clinical practice and understand how you can utilise research in your future career.


Course learning outcomes

  • Understanding the importance of research to clinical practice.
  • Learning how to read and critically evaluate research relating to your practice.
  • Understanding how you can utilise research in your future career.
  • Understanding how research impacts your clinical practice and relates to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards and Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21452
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 4050A-B
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East AHMS, 4050A-B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed NURSING7216 Research Methods for Health at the University of Adelaide

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

N/A

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