Bachelor of Health Science Honours
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Bachelor of Health Science Honours is an additional year of undergraduate study which will provide you with the opportunity to build on your knowledge and gain specialised skills in your area of interest. You will develop skills in research design, sample collection, critical analysis and interpreting data, while understanding the importance of ethical and professional issues pertaining to the field of research.During the course, you will be required to complete coursework in research methods, writing and/or health, plus complete an independent research project. This will also include writing a thesis which showcases your research achievements.This course will give you transferable skills in the areas of critical thinking, time management, writing, communication and team work, while contributing to the knowledge of your specified health field. An honours year also provides a pathway to postgraduate studies and commence a rewarding career in research.
Structure
A bachelor of Health science (honours) is an additional year of undergraduate study, providing students with the opportunity to build on their undergraduate knowledge, gain specialised skills in an area of interest and explore the research environment. An honours year provides a pathway to postgraduate studies and commence a rewarding career in research.To complete a bachelors of Health Science (honours) you will need to complete coursework in research methods, writing and/or health, plus complete an independent research project. Students will write a thesis which will showcase their research achievements. Students wishing to undertake honours part-time will be required to complete the coursework components in their first year.During your honours year students will develop skills in research design, sample collection, critical analyses and interpreting data, while understanding the importance ethical and professional issues pertaining to the field of research.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(1 units)10cpCompulsory Core units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. PHM526 Research Design Research Units(2 units)60cpResearch units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below. HSC701 Research Project (30cp) HSC702 Research Thesis (30cp) Specialist Elective Units(1 units)10cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below. HEA567 Pharmacology for Health Professionals PHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021) PHM525 Indigenous Health Research PHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021) 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Bachelor of Honours AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Science and The Environment
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health science-related area with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).Consideration will also be given to applicants who are below a GPA of 5.00 who can demonstrate a suitable level of technical skills.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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