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FMHU3002: Qualitative Research Methods in Health
2025 unit information
This unit of study has three aims: First, to build on core units of study offered in Year One and Year Two to provide critical appraisal skills in reading and utilising qualitative research related to health behaviour and health care. Second, to understand the theoretical orientation of contemporary qualitative health research methods. Third, to develop skills in undertaking qualitative research methods. With a focus on applying critical and theoretical knowledge, the unit has a practical orientation and students will gain experience in techniques of observation, document analysis, in-depth interviewing and focus group interviews
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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HSBH1007 or HSBH2007 or FMHU2000 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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SCLG2602 or BACH4056 or HSBH3019 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand basic theoretical concepts in relation to qualitative research
- LO2. critically appraise qualitative research literature
- LO3. understand the principles of qualitative research design and implementation
- LO4. understand and apply within practical settings a range of qualitative methods including interviewing, focus groups, observation, text and visual methods
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the application of human ethics in relation to qualitative research methods
- LO6. understand the principles of qualitative data analysis
- LO7. interact with other students to determine appropriate uses of qualitative methods
- LO8. engage in critical self-reflection about your actions with regard to understanding and using qualitative methods.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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