COURSE CURRICULUM

The degree structure for Trimester 2, 2025, outlines the core, elective, and dissertation courses that students must complete, with a total requirement of 20 credit points from the listed options. Students are expected to choose courses that suit their research focus and academic progression. The dissertation preparation courses, such as 6001HLSOR and 7010HLSOR, each offer 10 credit points and are essential for planning and initiating the research project, though 6001HLSOR will no longer be offered after 2024 Trimester 2. Foundations of Research Inquiry (7001HSV), also worth 10 credit points, is available throughout the year and provides students with essential skills in understanding research processes and methodologies. For those focusing on quantitative methods, the program includes Quantitative Research courses, with 6002HLSOR being phased out after 2024 Trimester 2, while 7011HLSOR remains available. Applied Research Statistics and Meta-Analysis is offered as two different courses: 6005MEDOR, last offered in 2024 Trimester 1, and 7009MEDOR, available in Trimester 1, both worth 10 credit points. Qualitative Research (7018NRS) is also available, providing 10 credit points and focusing on qualitative methodologies relevant to health and social sciences. This structure allows students to tailor their coursework to their research needs while ensuring they develop a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The courses support the preparation and execution of a research dissertation, which is a critical component of the degree, preparing students for advanced research work and higher degree candidature.