The first course, MDP 72803 Public Health Research 1, serves as the foundation of the research training sequence, focusing on the development of a comprehensive and feasible research proposal. Candidates are guided through the essential steps of formulating a research problem, reviewing relevant literature, developing appropriate objectives and hypotheses, and selecting suitable study designs and methodologies consistent with ethical standards. The course also prepares them to refine their proposals into workable plans that can be effectively executed and defended before a panel, thereby building confidence in articulating and justifying their research choices. Additionally, it fosters the development of vital, transferable skills. Ethics and professionalism are reinforced through discussions of responsible conduct and research integrity. Cognitive skills are strengthened through critical thinking and methodological reasoning. Communication skills are enhanced through both written proposal preparation and oral defence. By the end of this course, candidates will possess a solid research plan that sets the stage for subsequent phases of their dissertation work while cultivating essential attributes required of capable and ethical public health researchers.
- Teacher: Md Mizanur Rahman