Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Health Research

1.5 credits · Graduate

Provides an overview of various health research paradigms. Covers fundamental theories, models, frameworks and topics that form the basis of interdisciplinary health research including: epidemiology, ethics, policy, health and wellness, chronic disease and the relationship between culture and health including Indigenous peoples. Coursework may include group discussion, academic writing, presentations and a critical review of the literature. Topics are central to interdisciplinary health research and provide core competencies for developing independent research.