303118 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Podiatry) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

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Introduction
The aim of this course is to enable students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied to the field of podiatry and to demonstrate this through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admissions into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degree in the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for entry to the honours program. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 65 per cent or higher, although some courses require at least 70 per cent or higher. Candidates should inform the Course Coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to or immediately after the conclusion of undergraduate study.

Duration and Availability
This honours course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11076	v.3		Podiatry Honours Preparation 498	15.0	75.0
304179	v.2		Health Research Methods 481	4.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11077	v.4		Podiatry Honours Dissertation 499	14.0	100.0
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.