Health and Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours)
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for entry into postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to medical questions no one else has asked. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the health sector.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Conduct a research project on a chosen topic within the health and medical sciences.
- Partner with a mentor who’ll support and encourage your progress.
- Produce an extended research report or thesis.
Honours projects can be undertaken in the following areas:
- Acute Care Medicine
- Anatomical Sciences
- General Practice
- Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Orthopaedics and Trauma
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Rural Health
- Surgery.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 3BH066 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree with a GPA of 5.0 or better. Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here: https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 093161B |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Completed 3 year relevant bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 OR Successful completion of at least 3 years of a relevant Australian bachelor degree of 4 or more years duration (or equivalent) with a minimum academic performance equivalent to a GPA of 5.0. Student enrolments will be limited to the number of honours projects available. Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here:;https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research | |
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $10,310 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $43,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Medical Research, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Medical Scientist, Non Government Organisation Worker, Clinical Scientist, Occupational Health and Safety Professionals, Policy Adviser, Public Health, Public Health Management, Public Health Officer, Research Manager, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Health Educator, Health Promotion Professional, Community Development Officer, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Representative, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Equipment Sales Representative
Degree Structure
Students undertaking their Honours research project in Public Health will complete 6 units of coursework, including a core 3-unit course: Developing a Research Proposal, and an 18-unit Research Project course.
Areas of Specialisation
- Acute Care Medicine
- Anatomical Sciences
- General Practice
- Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Orthopaedics and Trauma
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Rural Health
- Surgery
Program Coordinators for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences can be found here.
