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National Centre Epidemiology & Population Health · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course is offered in two modes: online and in person. Please select the correct class number for the relevant mode of delivery when enrolling. The Research Design and Methods course teaches relevant theories, concepts, tools, and techniques in epidemiology to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake an applied epidemiological research study. The focus is on transforming a research question into a study that is appropriate for the setting and capable of answering the research question. Students apply the skills they learn by developing their own research proposal on a topic of their choosing. Teaching methods include case studies, lectures, and small group tutorials.
Literature review
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Research plan
Learning outcomes 4, 5, 6, 7
Peer review
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester, including: Online Delivery: - Approximately 130 hours of self-directed study, which will include reading, listening to/viewing online lessons and materials, completing exercises, and other assessment tasks. In-Person Delivery: - Face-to-face component, which may consist of one 3-hour lecture per week. - Approximately 96 hours of self-directed study, which will include listening to/viewing online lessons, preparing for tutorials, and completing other assessment tasks. Other Information Please note this is a master degree course, undergraduate students cannot enrol into this course unless you have an approved vertical double degree (VDD) study plan.
Reading materials will be provided throughout the course.