Online Courses
Health Research Methodology
Soo Chan Carusone, PhD
chansy@mcmaster.ca
HRM*771: Fundamentals of Health
Research & Evaluation Methods
(Online)
HRM*772: Introduction to
Randomized Controlled Trials
(Online)
HRM*773: Systematic Review
Methods (Online)
Graduate Courses
@ McMaster University
• University-credit
• Students must have the course prerequisites
and meet criteria for admission to graduate
courses – set by McMaster University
• Post-degree applications and offers are
processed through the School of Graduate
Studies (SGS)
Online HRM Course Structure
13 week course = 10 – 12 units
Weekly Unit
Introduction
Presentation Asynchronous Synchronous
Interactions
Interactions
Assessments:
•Final project
•Participation
•Tests
•Assignments
HRM*771:
Fundamentals of Health Research & Evaluation Methods
(Online)
Description:
• Introductory course
• Research methods
Final Project:
A brief research proposal (not suitable for submission)
Pre-requisites*:
Permission from instructor (no specific courses)
* In addition to: McMaster School of Graduate Studies minimum requirements
HRM*772:
Introduction to Randomized Controlled Trials (Online)
Description:
Introduction to elements of clinical trial design,
execution and analysis
Final Project:
An RCT research proposal
Pre-requisites*:
HRM*771 (or equivalent research methods course)
* In addition to: McMaster School of Graduate Studies minimum requirements
HRM*773:
Systematic Review Methods (Online)
Description:
Systematic review methods (focusing on comparisons between
alternative interventions)
Final Project:
A systematic review (suitable for submission for publication)
Pre-requisites:
HRM*771 (or equivalent research methods course)
HRM*702 (or equivalent biostatistics course)
Or permission of the instructor
PLUS: A suitable research question and a partner for conducting a
systematic review
* In addition to: McMaster School of Graduate Studies minimum requirements
Online HRM Course Schedule
Fall 2010
(Sept – Dec)
Winter 2011
(Jan – Apr)
• HRM*771: Fundamentals of Health
Research and Evaluation
• HRM*772: Introduction to
Randomized Controlled Trials
• HRM*773: Systematic Review
Methods
Enrolling in HRM*771, *772 & *773
Deadlines for post-degree applications to HRM *771, *772 & *773 courses
Term Course is Offered
Earliest Application
Submission
Latest Application
submission
September (Term 1)
March 1st
July 15th
January (Term 2)
September 1st
November 15th
Post-Degree Applicants
Application Package (details in hand-out)
1.
2.
Online application submission:
https://gradapplication.mcmaster.ca/account/instructions.asp
Appending materials:
 Original transcripts
 Curriculum Vitae
 If applicable:
 Proof of English language
 Copy of Study Permit, Work Permit or confirmation of Permanent Residency Status
3.
Application Fee ($90 /$115 payable to McMaster University)
4.
Permissions (course coordinator, Assistant Dean-HRM, Associate Dean of
Graduate Studies – Health Sciences)
N.B. Only complete (#1-4) post-degree applicants can be processed by the School of
Graduate Studies
More Information
In the future:
Online graduate diploma in Clinical
Epidemiology
• Website:
http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/hrm/distance.html
• Email:
askhrm@mcmaster.ca
chansy@mcmaster.ca