Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Course learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) degree produces graduates with the ability to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in health sciences for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning
- formulate advanced theoretical and technical arguments in one or more disciplines or areas of practice in health sciences
- demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills associated with health sciences to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse critically, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities
- demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills associated with health sciences to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems
- apply advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills associated with health sciences to select and apply methods and technologies to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others
- apply knowledge and skills associated with health sciences to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), students must complete 100 credit points comprising:
- 2 core coursework units (2 x 12.5 credit points) - one research methods unit and one data management unit
- 2 project units (75 credit points)
All units allow students to focus on a topic from one of the following discipline areas: Applied Statistics and Epidemiology; Biomedical Science; Health Across the Life Span; Health Communication; Cognitive Neuroscience; Nutrition; Clinical Trials; Psychophysiology; or other health-related specialist areas.
Campus Information
Hawthron
Main Campus - All programs run here, Located in the heart of Hawthorn, our main campus location 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD offers the perfect mix of state-of-the-art learning facilities and unforgettable student experiences.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined. These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities
Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.
Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration.
Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference.
As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
- You need a minimum of 65% in Year XII (only the main subjects plus English will be considered).
- Punjab and Haryana State Board Students need a minimum of 85% in class 12 to qualify in any course.
- Course Code: 088687C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34960 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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