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Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours)

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

  • Location

    View in availability
    Locations are subject to the availability of Honours supervisors, contact the University.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    BHlthHumSc(Hons)

  • Course code

    3507040

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Honours degree is a separate fourth year of study which may be undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, Honours also represents the starting point for entry into further postgraduate research degrees. The Honours degree provides an indication of a student’s research potential and introduces students to basic research training.

Prior to lodging an application, interested applicants must contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic. For more information refer to the Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours) Handbook.

Please note: The Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, each include an embedded Honours program for eligible students, which can be studied concurrently during these Bachelor degree courses.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse a problem, identify research questions and design and plan a research project.

Demonstrate ability to execute a piece of research and scholarship (including technical skills) under supervision.

Creativity

Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding.

Ethical practice

Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.

Knowledge of a discipline

Analyse, synthesize and critically review the literature relevant to their research question and methodology.

Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.

Communication and social skills

Effectively demonstrate an ability to communicate the outcomes of research in both verbal and written formats.

Cultural competence

Identify and comply with any cultural issue(s), regulatory frameworks and practicing professional ethics relevant to the research question and methodology.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Session 1, Session 2 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature shall normally have satisfied the requirements prescribed in the Rule 5 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards; and shall hold an AQF Level 7 Health Science Bachelor Degree or equivalent with a Credit Grade Point Average.

Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of the Health and Human Science Honours or Health and Human Science Honours (Clinical Specialty) a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule of Units.

 

The Honours course comprises:

  1. Advanced theory and research training
  2. A research seminar presentation
  3. A research project leading to a thesis paper.

Where a candidate has been found by the School Board to be deficient in an area, they may be required to undertake units of study which address any deficiency, and which do not count towards the class of Honours awarded.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.


Note 1:

Double-weighted

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HEA82001 Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage I of II) Intermediate Note 1
HEA83001 Health and Human Sciences Thesis (Stage II of II) Advanced Note 1
HEA81002 Advanced Topics in Health Science Research Introductory
MAT82001 Applied Research and Evaluation Methods for Health Sciences Intermediate
HEA83002 Honours Thesis: Professional Skills Seminar Advanced Note 1