The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
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 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or 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 Public Health within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort. The scope of Public Health is inclusive of a broad range of specialties in many health related disciplines.
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.
CRICOS CODE; 096709B
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Students must complete the following courses:
Dissertation Preparation - 6001HLS (see Note 1)
OR
Foundations of Research Inquiry - 7001HSV
Qualitative Research - 7018NRS
OR
Quantitative Research - 6002HLS
OR
Applied Research Statistics and Meta-Analysis - 6005MED
OR
Advanced Research Statistics - 6003MED (not offered from 2021)
OR
Qualitative Methods - 7012GBS
Listed elective
Dissertation 1 - 6000MED_P1
Dissertation 2 - 6000MED_P2
Dissertation 3 - 6000MED_P3
Dissertation 4 - 6000MED_P4
Dissertation 5 - 6000MED_P5
Note 1: 6001HLS must be completed in your first trimester of study.
Listed electives
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 (not offered from 2021)
Environment and Population Health - 7111MED
Healthcare Systems - 7304MED
Epidemiology: Principles and Practices - 7312MED
Independent Study - 6004HLS (not offered from T2-2019)
OR
Independent Practice Project - 7103NRS
Qualitative Methods - 7012GBS
Qualitative Research - 7018NRS
Quantitative Research - 6002HLS
Clinical Trials - Principles and Practice - 6005PHM
Climate Change and Public Health - 7117MED
Graduates of the program will be able to plan and conduct research in public health 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
