Master of Health Science with Honours
Why study the Master of Health Science with Honours at UNE?
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.
Please note: this course has been renamed the Master of Philosophy in 2012.
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s)
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MHSc(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s) This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 3715 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(a) hold a bachelor's degree in health studies or a closely related field approved by the Higher Degree Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the Head of School 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 Degree Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the Head of School; or
(c) have adequate academic preparation at the tertiary level to undertake a research thesis in the health area.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points as listed in Rule 2.
2. The course shall comprise:
(a) the unit in Group 1;
(b) 12 credit points from Group 2;
(c) 12 credit points at 400/500 level offered by the School of Health and related to the candidate's research topic.
Group 1
HS699A:48
Group 2
HSHM 431; or any other unit approved by the school.
Progress and Conduct
Failure to successfully complete all 24 credit points of course work in the first year of candidature shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.