Qualitative research within health science (2025)
Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology at Aalborg University
Welcome to Qualitative research within health science
Description:
The use of qualitative research and data within the health sciences has been increasing over the last 20 years. Either as the main source of data, or as part of a mixed methods design where qualitative and quantitative studies supplement each other. This course will provide participants´ with basis competences in designing a qualitative study and experiences on benefits and limitations when using qualitative methods within the health sciences. The specific focus will be on designing the study, choosing appropriate methods, collecting data and finally analysing the data.
The detailed agenda of the course will be provided on the course web site.
The course will be a three and a half day course and the main topics will include:
- What characterises qualitative research and why should you choose a qualitative approach
- Introduction to different qualitative methods and their possibilities and limitations when used within the health sciences
- Introduction to analytical strategies
- How to work with and analyse ethical implications in qualitative research
Prerequisites:
The course targets Ph.D. students working within the areas of health science, who are planning to conduct qualitative research as part of their Ph.D, or are interested in gaining knowledge about the use of qualitative methods.
Form of evaluation:
Will be announced in appropriate time before the course.
Criteria for assessment:
Key literature:
Selected papers and book chapters will be announced to the participants in appropriate time before the course via Moodle.
Organizer:
Associate Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University.
Lecturers:
Associate Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Associate Professor Kirsten Schultz Petersen, Associate Professor Helle Lønstrup Haslund-Thomsen and Associate Professor Jane Andreasen
ECTS: 3.0
Time: 19 - 22 May 2025
Time:
Monday 9:00 – 15:30
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-15:30
Place: Selma Lagerløfsvej 249, room 11.00.032, Aalborg University
Zip code: 9260
City: Gistrup
Maximal number of participants: 25
Deadline: 28 April 2025