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Master of Health Science with Honours

Official Abbreviation MHSc(Hons)
Course Type Postgraduate Research
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
  • 3 Years Part-time
Fees Research Training Scheme
Total Credit Points 72
Overview

This course provides the opportunity for existing health care professionals to conduct research into a wide range of health science areas. The course comprises four units of coursework followed by a major thesis worth two-thirds of the requirements. Within the four coursework units Epidemiology and Biostatistics are covered.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall either: (a) hold a bachelor's degree in health studies or a closely related field approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty with a grade point average of Credit or above; or (b) hold a bachelor with honours degree in health or a related field approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty; or (c) have adequate academic preparation at the tertiary level to undertake a research thesis in the health area.

Other Benefits

RTS students are exept from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees.

Further Information

Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au.

Course Rules and Plans for the Master of Health Science with Honours, 2008, will be available in November. Course information relating to other years is available by selecting the year required from the dropdown box at the top right hand side of the page.
 

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