C09049v1 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (C10360) to extend their skills and understanding of the research process.

It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between health research and the contexts of local and global health.This course provides Bachelor of Health Science graduates with the opportunity to develop skills in clinically focused research.

The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in health.The course places health science research within the professional, philosophical, historical, social, cultural and political contexts of health.

The honours program is regarded as a research apprenticeship and requires an extensive commitment from students.

It is an opportunity to produce a substantial piece of work, conduct research and/or explore research data in an area of interest at much more depth and more independently than has been possible in previous undergraduate studies.

The course comprises 48 credit points, made up of two dissertation subjects (totalling 36 credit points) and one research methodology subject (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.