Bond University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBond’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) allows you to complement your undergraduate studies with a focussed research project of your choice, over a 12-month (three semesters) period. You will be required to conceptualise, plan, organise, undertake, and report on an independent research project while being supervised by an academic staff member. The Honours program is focussed on your independent research and study, culminating in an Honours Thesis and presentation of a research seminar. An Honours degree is a pathway for entry into postgraduate research master’s and PhD programs. As an Honours graduate, you will be highly valued by employers based on your demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, analytical skills, critical thinking and interpretation and project management.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AQF 7 Bachelor degree
English language proficiency requirements
Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements, then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) ACADEMIC
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERNET-BASED TEST (TOEFL IBT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading, and Listening
Admission criteria
In evaluating an application for admission to the Honours program, the following will be considered by the Honours committee:
- The undergraduate record of the applicant, and the completion (or expected completion) of a relevant Bachelor's degree. The standard for admission into the Honours program is an overall GPA of 2.0 (credit) out of 4, (equivalent 5.0 out of 7).
- Candidates must have completed at least 60 credit points of study related to the general area of the proposed Honours research project in the last three semesters of their Bachelor's degree.
- Candidates must have been awarded a Bachelor's degree that is related to the proposed Honours research project within the previous three years.
Course fees
$43,290
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
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Clinical Trial Coordinator
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Hospital Scientist
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Medical Science Liaison
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Health Promotion Officer
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About Bond University
In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.
Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.
Not just reserved for a select few, each and every Bond student has unrivalled access to industry, entrepreneurship, academic, and career experiences.
At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s focus on ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and offers meaningful contributions across disciplines, from healthcare innovations to big data and beyond.
From day one, Bond students gain membership to a network of more than 30,000 alumni located in more than 120 countries, providing unmatched networking opportunities.
