Qualitative Research Course
About the course
Qualitative Research Course
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Baqai Medical University
This Certificate Program offers participants the opportunity to increase their understanding of qualitative research methods. This course will equip the participants with the skills, techniques, and knowledge necessary to undertake independent research using qualitative inquiry methods. This course also gives an insight into mixed methods study designs. Designed for busy professionals in a variety of settings, this interactive online course will focus on the debates in philosophy, methodologies, data collection and analysis, and software used in data collection and analysis.
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Course Objectives
- Develop basic understanding of the history and development of qualitative research methodology
- Explain the major approaches of qualitative research and specific research strategies (e.g: narrative inquiry, case study, ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology)
- Explore in greater depth issues related to subjectivity, role, access, and ethics in qualitative research studies and their relationship to research design
- Explain the key techniques for data collection in qualitative research, including observation, interview, and Focus group discussions
- Describe data collection approaches
- Explain common strategies for qualitative research analysis (exp: coding and memos).
- Course Duration : 12 weeks
One Module in each fortnight (total six modules)
One Live sessions in each month
Moderated Discussion Forum with structured tasks
Three Assignments
Online sessions: 6 (2 hours each on alternate Sunday from 9am - 11am +5 GMT
- Module 1: Introduction to Qualitative research
- Module 2: Role of Philosophy and theory in qualitative research
- Module 3: Qualitative Research Methodologies 1 (Basic and Phenomenology)
- Module 4: Qualitative Research Methodologies 2 (Ethnography and Grounded theory)
- Module 5: Qualitative Research Methodologies 3 (Narrative and Case study)
- Module 6: Data Collection Instruments, Sampling techniques
This course is of 3 credit hours, with monthly 2 synchronous sessions of 2 hours (alternate Sunday from 9am - 11am +5 GMT), asynchronous learning on course site with 4 assignments. A multimedia-rich online component is an integral part of the course. Both synchronous and asynchronous learning tools will be utilized.
Start date: October 2025
Dr. Usman Mahboob (Course Lead)
Associate Professor
Institute of Health Professions Education & Research (IHPER)
Khyber Medical University (KMU)
Peshawar, PAKISTAN.
Prof. Lubna Baig
MBBS, MPH (USA), FCPS, PhD (Canada)
Professor, University of Lahore
Dr. Syeda Kauser Ali
MBBS, MHPE (UIC), PhD (UoC).
Professor & Chairperson Program Director PhD
HPE (Health Professions Education).
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Karachi, PAKISTAN.
Dr. Ahsan Sethi
BDS, MPH, MMedEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd FDTFEd, PhD, FAIMER Fellow
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator,
Certificate/Masters in Health Professions Education, QU Health,
Qatar University
Qatar.
This Certificate program is designed for professionals, postgraduate trainees, and undergraduate students to enhance their understanding of qualitative research methods and interventions.
Pakistan Student:
PKR 40,000 / participant
International Student:
Fee: $150 / participant
Limited Seats
For Any Query : support@www.corteach.com
Successful candidates receive certificates, awarded by CorTeach and Baqai Medical University
About the Baqai University
Baqai Medical University (BMU) is a private university in Karachi, Pakistan, known for its focus on community-oriented medical education. Established in 1996, it was the first private medical university in Pakistan to emphasize community-based training. BMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical and health sciences disciplines.
Why the Baqai Medical University?
- Community-based education
- Reputation and recognition
- Focus on professional development
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