Research Methods in Health Sciences H (11690.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Research Methods in Health Sciences H
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Intensive
Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Sport & Exercise Undergraduate Honours Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
The unit is designed to strengthen student research knowledge, and research skills. A blended learning approach is taken and applied in a problem-based setting so that students complete tasks to support their own research interests.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Design a research project that answers a specific question;
2. Communicate project ideas in a form acceptable to the field of study;
3. Source, synthesize and critically appraise research in an identified appropriate research field; and
4. Evaluate the gaps in knowledge that are meaningful and relevant to a real-world scenario.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Intensive Dr Joe Northey
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online self-paced Dr Joe Northey
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Intensive Dr Joe Northey
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 Online self-paced Dr Joe Northey
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

There are no specific required texts. Additional resources will be provided through the Canvas site.

Recommended

There are no recommended texts, although the University of Canberra library has many resources likely to cover the student's research topic and methodology. The UCLearn (Canvas) site directs students towards useful resources. 

The University library has a wide range of resources likely to cover the student's research topic (e.g. journal access) and research methodology (e.g. tutorials on using bibliographic tools and statistical software, performing literature searches, etc. - see http://canberra.libguides.com/researchers).

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artifical Intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  • the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  • the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  • the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI

Submission of Assessment Items is through the UCLearn site

Special assessment requirements

To pass the unit students must:

  • Obtain at least 50% overall
  • Complete the Research Integrity Modules
  • Complete the Research Plan and Supervisory Agreement

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

This unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the learning outcomes of this unit, for yourself and other students. It is expected that students unable to attend any of these activities inform the unit convenor as soon as practical, by telephone or email.

Students are encouraged to partake in related research activities (e.g. UCRISE/HRI/Faculty of Health presentations) as these opportunities all enrich the student experience as well as research environment across their discipline and related research centres. As such opportunities become available, they will be advertised on the course and unit Canvas pages. 

Student projects will often utilise space and equipment at the University of Canberra or partner organisations. Use of this space and equipment is generally subject to training and approval such as familiarity with occupational health and safety issues. Students should check with relevant staff if this applies to them and undergo the appropriate process. 

Required IT skills

Students should be conversant with searching for relevant articles electronically, using Canvas, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Specialist IT skills may be required for some projects, and students should negotiate training opportunities with their supervisor(s).

In-unit costs

There are no extra costs associated with this unit. Research conducted towards the completion of the Honours program may incur some costs associated with data collection, analysis and interpretation. In the first instance, students should work with supervisors to ensure that costs associated with conducting the research are eliminated or, where unavoidable, modest. Where expenses are unavoidable students are offered a small amount towards research project costs. Please get in touch with the unit convenor, your supervisor, or administrative staff for details.

Work placement, internships or practicums

There are no specific work-integrated learning components to this unit. However, many research projects will incorporate opportunities to assist with industry activities, which may also be necessary to the research project. Students must not complete extra activities related to their projects in industry settings unless enrolled in one of the four units from the Health Sciences Honours course. Generally, this can be done a few months before the enrolling semester. 

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