92972 Health Care Research Methodology

6cp; intensive and mixed mode
Research subject – 500 level
Postgraduate

This subject provides an understanding and appreciation of the multiple ways through which knowledge is generated in specific relationship to the disciplines of nursing and midwifery, and health care in general. Students are exposed to the breadth of research methodologies that can be employed for such knowledge generation. Emphasis is placed on relationships between research question/problem, methodology and method. Basic descriptive research methods are used as exemplars of knowledge generation. Completion of the subject enables students to critically appraise an appropriate methodology and method for their chosen area of research inquiry. In addition, the subject explores how to situate an area of inquiry within existing knowledge, proposal writing, as well as ethical and practical issues of conducting research in nursing, midwifery and health care.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $509.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,166.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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