Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) - 318JA
Course Code: | 318JA |
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Course Version: | 1 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Discipline(s): | Discipline of Public Health |
CRICOS Code: | 087832G |
Selection Rank: | H |
English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Honour your love of health science with unique research
Study a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) at UC and you will:
Work Integrated Learning
Career opportunities
Enquiries
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Admission Requirements
Hold a Bachelor of Health Science degree or a degree in a related discipline. In addition, have a GPA of 5.5 or more.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) | B HthScience(Hons) |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Research: | The unit is research focused. Attendance at regular classes in not required, however on-campus, face to face activity may be necessary. |
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Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP |
$30,200 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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Source, review and critically appraise research in a Health Science Discipline | UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens. - think globally about issues in their profession; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; UC graduates are lifelong learners. - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Independently design and execute a research project to a standard acceptable to a Health Science Discipline | UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners. - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Communicate the results of an independent research project in a form acceptable to the field of study | UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Course Duration
Standard two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time. Maximum four semesters.
Honours
First class honours (H1, achieved 85-100% on assessment); Second Class Honours ? Division 1 (H2A, 75-84% on assessment); Second Class Honours ? Division 11 (H2B, 65-74% on assessment); Third Class Honours (H3, 50-64% on assessment).
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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