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Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Undertake an additional year of study across a wide range of health and medical science disciplines through the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
H413, 075601K

About this course

Undertake an additional year of study across a wide range of health and medical science disciplines through the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) degree. You will extend your knowledge and investigative skills in health and medicine and conduct an independent research project in your chosen area of interest. You can choose to go on to a career in research or take your practical expertise to the workplace.

Do you want a competitive advantage in your career or to make a valuable impact in health or medical science research?

This honours program involves an additional year of study across a wide range of health and medical science disciplines for students with an undergraduate background in the area. You will develop your knowledge and investigative skills in health and medicine, building on your previous learning and experience in your chosen area.

Alongside engaging coursework and studies in research methodology, you will pursue an independent investigative research project, with supervision available from researchers who have expertise across health and medicine.

You will become highly sought after in roles across academia, private and government industries in a variety of areas such as biological sciences and clinical research.

Career pathways

This honours year will prepare you for a career in medical research, as well as acting as a pathway to further study such as a master or PhD program.

As a graduate you will be highly sought after for academic, private and government roles in a variety of areas such as biological sciences and clinical research.

Course structure

To complete the Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) students must attain 8 credit points, including two coursework units in research methods and developing research skills and an independent research project.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete

Credit for prior study or work

Recognition of prior learning will not be granted into this course.