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 two 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

Literature: Selected papers and book chapters will be announced to the participants in appropriate time before the course.

Prerequisites: The course targets PhD students working within the areas of health science, who are planning to conduct qualitative research as part of their PhD.

Evaluation: Will be announced in appropriate time before the course.


Organizers: Associate Professor Anna Marie Balling Høstgaard, Assistant Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Associate Professor Carsten Kronborg Bak and Assistant Professor Tine Mechlenborg Kristiansen, Aalborg University


Lecturers: Associate Professor Anna Marie Balling Høstgaard, Assistant Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Associate Professor Carsten Kronborg Bak and Assistant Professor Tine Mechlenborg Kristiansen, Aalborg University


ECTS: 2

Time: April 20th -22th 2015

Place: Aalborg University, Niels Jernes Vej 12A, room 6-104

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg Ø

Number of seats:

Deadline: 30 March, 2015