Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Alfred Hospital First semester 2008 (Day)
Alfred Hospital Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Supervised practical placement in University Departments and Centres, hospitals, affiliated research Institutes, community health services, non-government organisations or the Dept of Human Services. Giving students the opportunity to interact with practising public health professionals. Students are co-supervised by a member of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences academic staff.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of quantative research methods in public health;
- design, develop and present an original research protocol;
- prepare an application for approval by an Ethics Committee;
- design and outline methods for validating a questionnaire suitable for data entry; and
- write a paper suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal.
Assessment
Written report 100%
Prerequisites
DPH6001 and DPH6002
