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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

Overview

If you're looking to be a respected leader in your field, advance the boundaries of human knowledge and develop specialised research competence and expertise, the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is for you.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is a 1-year program where you'll learn how to plan and conduct a research project with a resultant manuscript written for publication in a journal. You'll have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to public health research and establish your skills as a researcher, as well as enhance your professional reputation.

Through your research, you'll push the boundaries of the discipline and develop your independence, self-reliance and skills in critical and analytical thinking, writing and problem-solving.

You'll work closely with internationally respected researchers and academics and learn how to identify, analyse and synthesise relevant scientific literature, along with gaining an understanding of the variety of research methods used in health research.

You'll graduate with a respected honours qualification, with developed knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the jobs market, prove your leadership material, and provide a pathway to future research or learning.

If you excel, you can further your research ambitions and enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program, where you'll continue to develop your skills and make a significant contribution to knowledge.

Location
Herston, St Lucia
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Program Code
2253
AQF
Level 8
Location
Herston, St Lucia
Fees
A$44960
Duration
1 Year full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
2253
CRICOS Code
058542B
AQF
Level 8

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Gain an authentic experience of conducting a research project.
  • Pitch your project, review the literature, conduct your research, write up your findings in a manuscript, and translate your research to a lay audience.
  • Benefit from close support from internationally respected teachers and academics.
  • Set yourself apart in the jobs market and start on the pathway to future research or learning.

32 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2023

39 in the world for public health

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Research Thesis

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Health promotion officer
  • Liveable communities specialist
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker
  • Community development officer
  • Research assistant
  • Environmental health officer
  • Clinical trials research assistant
  • Medical science liaison
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Entry requirements

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor approved by the Head of School

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 
Relevant disciplines may include behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry and oral health, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, medicine and medical studies, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health and health sciences, science, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor approved by the Head of School

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 
Relevant disciplines may include behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry and oral health, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, medicine and medical studies, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health and health sciences, science, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$8,948

2024

$8,948

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $44,960

2024

AUD $44,960

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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