La Trobe University

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Health Sciences by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond. Youll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice principles introduced in your undergraduate degree. Youll study advanced issues in health and complete tailored health research methodology subjects. To apply your research knowledge and skills, youll undertake an original research project under the supervision of La Trobes expert staff to produce evidence-based solutions. By graduating with Honours, youll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, youll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.

Structure

Total of 120 Credit Points

Subjects

  • LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
  • ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
  • PHE4008 Data Management And Analysis
  • PHE4006 Foundations Of Health Research
  • PHE4007 Health Research Methods
  • PHE4009 Thesis Support
  • PHE4010 Thesis 1
  • PHE4011 Thesis 2

Standard entry requirements

  • Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Australian Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a relevant study area. Students must obtain a minimum average of 65 per cent. Meeting this requirement, however, does not guarantee a place in the Honours year as resources may limit the total number of places available.
  • International: IELTS - 7.0 < 6.5 - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.5.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $36,400 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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