Master of Health Science Research

This course aims to provide health professionals with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of ethical research with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in a range of health contexts according to their discipline. Students undertake research training via interdisciplinary coursework units combined with a research thesis. The course offers specialisations in the following health sciences disciplines: exercise science, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, public health and speech pathology. On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to: - demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to health research - assess relative merits of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches as applied to health related research - critically appraise and synthesise existing research to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses - critically analyse research paradigms and methods as applied to specific health settings and problems - successfully plan and run a research project including data collection, analysis and interpretation of findings - design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge and the common good - apply ethical principles to the research process - utilise relevant information and technologies in the research process - work autonomously and collaboratively in the research process Enquire online now for more information.