Bachelor of Science Honours

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

This one-year honors course includes a major research project, advanced level coursework and research skills training in a number of science disciplines including:environmental sciencehealth and clinical scienceinformation technology.Key areas you could base your research on include:biologyecologyspatial scienceanalytical chemistry and molecular modellingexercise and sports sciencemedical laboratory sciencepharmacyinformation systemsmobile networkingsoftware development.Honors qualifications prepare you for professional positions requiring higher level project management, effective written and oral communication, analysis and problem-solving and research skills. You are encouraged to pursue in-depth research under the guidance of experienced researchers, and through targeted coursework and generic research skills training.Honors qualifications are also a pathway to further study in Master or PhD programs.

Subjects

• SID403 Research Skills
• SCI711 Honors Thesis #10 (10 credit points) (repeatable)
• SCI712 Honors Thesis #20 (20 credit points) (repeatable)
• SCI713 Honors Thesis #30 (30 credit points) (repeatable)
• ENV511 Real-World Statistics and Data Reasonings
• PHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021)
• PHM526 Research Design
• PHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021)
• PHM552 Epidemiology
• PHM553 Biostatistics
• PHM588 Qualitative Research (new title 2021)
• PSY416 Ethics and Professional Issues (replaces PSY426 2022)
• PSY417 Research Methods and Practice (replaces PSY447 2022)

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a science, biomedical science, environment, health or information technology discipline with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).

Study information

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