Research Methods for Health | Federation University

HEALT6001 Research Methods for Health

The unit provides an advanced level exploration of the research process exploring the central issues in designing a research study with a particular emphasis on the conduct of research in the practice-based health sciences. This unit develops understanding of the major theoretical and practical facets of research design focusing on: planning a specific research project, formulating and justifying a research question(s), approaches to social research, selecting an appropriate methodology and sampling procedures to test a research question(s). It also addresses research approaches, ethical and economical considerations in research, technical writing and advanced level information retrieval skills as well as methods of communicating research data in the health science sector.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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