Research Project

This unit increases understanding of and gains practice in the process of researching relevant health sciences and environmental health topics using appropriate and systematic methodology. This unit offers students the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of research under the guidance of experienced mentors. Students are at liberty to research a topic of their own choosing as long as it is feasible, within a defined set of constraints, and relates to environmental health and/or health sciences.


Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Conduct an extensive review and critical evaluation of literature and use the results to formulate a research question
2. Develop an appropriate protocol for the research project based on the research question identified
3. Communicate research concepts in the area of focus
4. Work collaboratively with a team, using project management skills
5. Carry out in-depth study of an area of interest in environmental health/health sciences