The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:
successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Dental Health Science or Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science degree or an equivalent qualification from another university, and
a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree. A candidate whose levels of achievement falls below this level may apply in writing for special consideration
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision, and
the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
English test results must be no more than two years old.
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort.
The research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. The program will also provide the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program, involving team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines will be invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.
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Students must complete the following courses:
Dissertation Preparation - 6001HLS (see Note 1)
Qualitative Research - 7018NRS (see Note 2)
OR
Quantitative Research - 6002HLS (see Note 2)
OR
Applied Research Statistics and Meta-Analysis - 6005MED
OR
Advanced Research Statistics - 6003MED (see Note 2) (not offered from 2021)
Listed elective (see Note 3)
Dissertation 1 - 6001DOH_P1
Dissertation 2 - 6001DOH_P2
Dissertation 3 - 6001DOH_P3
Dissertation 4 - 6001DOH_P4
Dissertation 5 - 6001DOH_P5
Note 1: 6001HLS Dissertation Preparation must be completed in your first trimester of study.
Note 2: As approved by the Program Director.
Note 3: An alternative elective course may be substituted with approval from the Program Director in consultation with student and students' supervisor.
Listed electives
Students must complete 10 credit points from the following courses:
Advanced Studies in Health Sciences - 6001MSC
Applied Research Statistics and Meta-Analysis - 6005MED
OR
Advanced Research Statistics - 6003MED (not offered from 2021)
Research Evidence and Practice - 7021NRS (see Note 1) (not offered from 2021)
Epidemiology: Principles and Practices - 7312MED
Independent Practice Project - 7103NRS
Qualitative Research - 7018NRS
Quantitative Research - 6002HLS
Clinical Trials - Principles and Practice - 6005PHM
Note 1: Students must have successfully completed either 6001HLS Dissertation Preparation or 7001HSV Foundations of Research Inquiry prior to enrolling in 7021NRS Research Evidence and Practice.
Graduates of the program will be able to plan and conduct research in dental science and related health disciplines and therefore will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to higher degree research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
