Health and Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours)

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

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 Code3BH066
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Higher Education StudyA 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
    Other Entry Pathways


    International applicants

    CRICOS093161B
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsCompleted 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


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

Graduates have highly developed research, writing and organisational skills and are prepared for careers in government, industry, higher education and research.

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 completing research projects in the APSB Medical School will complete a common 3-unit Foundation Research Skills course (online) and 3-unit Research Communication and Engagement course, and an 18-unit Research Project course in the discipline that the supervisor and project are based in.

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

Research projects may be available 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


Program Coordinators for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences can be found here.


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