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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences : Public Health Research

Postgraduate Course: Qualitative Research in Health (PUHR11045)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis course is an in-depth examination of qualitative approaches, methods and issues looking specifically at their application in health related research. It includes narrative research, qualitative longitudinal and multi-perspective research, researching sensitive issues. online researching and different analytical approaches. The emphasis will be on advanced knowledge and practice.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Introduction to Qualitative Research (PUHR11033)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Block 4 (Sem 2)
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 88 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written assignment (75%) and learning log (25%).
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the application of qualitative research methods in the investigation of health related issues. To develop the student's awareness of different approaches to conducting qualitative research.
To examine both sustained and novel approaches in the field.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.chs.med.ed.ac.uk/education/mph/
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsQualitative research, social science and health, narrative analysis, multiple perspectives
Contacts
Course organiserDr Marilyn Kendall
Tel: (0131 6)50 9235
Email: 		Course secretaryMr Stuart Mallen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3227
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