Advance Qualitative Research

PhD-level Course - Open to Healthcare Professionals

August 4 – November 28, 2025 – One class per week
Every Thursday | 9 am to 12 pm 

Mode of Learning: Online​​​​​

This course will facilitate students to develop knowledge and skills in designing, conducting, and reporting qualitative research along with ethical issues in the inquiry process. Specific attention is given to develop students’ skills in the analysis, synthesis, and nuances of writing qualitative findings, which will provide them grounding for their dissertation and further research in the field. Different paradigms and their implications will be examined with specific emphasis on categorical designs, such as grounded theory, ethnography, and phenomenology. Other designs, such as life histories or case studies may be explored depending upon the students’ interests.​

Eligibility:

A graduate (Master's) degree from an accredited/recognised university 

Application Process:
Complete the Visiti​​ng Student Application Form ​and submit the same to the Office of the Registrar at the Student Services, ​​University Centre Building​ AKU before the deadline.​​

Course Fee:
  • PKR 225,000
Course Faculty:​
  • Dr Rubina Bar​olia​ (Course Coordinator)

  • Dr Pammla Petrucka

Registration Deadline:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Monday, July 14, 2025​​