The Population & Public Health Research Methods course is mandatory for Master's of Public Health students in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University. The course provides students with fundamental public health research skills (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) necessary for work in both research and applied settings. Students will learn to critically appraise relevant literature, design and conduct research, and plan and evaluate interventions using appropriate research methods. Students will learn public health research ethics concepts
 and approval processes, research literature search skills, funding opportunities, and prepare a study protocol.