300380 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050723F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This honours course extends knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of health sciences, further demonstrated through the conduct of a supervised research project and the preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to the Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees 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. Some majors will require that the candidate has a relevant undergraduate degree. Candidates should inform the course coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

Career Opportunities

The skills and information that you acquire in the honours course will increase your employability and make you more competitive in the market. The program will help you build strong research skills, advance your knowledge in your chosen major and improve your motivation, dedication and maturity. Successful students are also able to have direct entry into Master and PhD programs and gain a four year degree for admission into programs that state this as an entrance requirement.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
309576	v.1	Environmental Health Honours Major	200.0
		OR
309577	v.1	Health Promotion Major	200.0
		OR
309578	v.1	Food Science and Technology Major	200.0
		OR
309579	v.2	Nutrition Major	200.0
		OR
309580	v.1	Health and Safety Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310718	v.1	Public Health Major	200.0
		OR
310719	v.1	Epidemiology and Biostatistics Major	200.0
		OR
310720	v.1	Health Information Management Major	200.0
			200.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.