Monash University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you have graduated from a Monash Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Public Health this honours year is designed for you. You also might be eligible if you come from another discipline. You'll be supervised primarily by staff from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, although opportunity exists for you to identify a project and co-supervisor with Monash partner organisations such as the Burnet Institute, the Baker-IDI (Heart and Diabetes Institute), and others.
In keeping with the degree's focus on health in a global context and the breadth of expertise in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) and its partner organisations, it is expected that a range of local, national, and internationally-focussed honours projects will be available.
Delivery mode
Monash University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Wellington Road, Clayton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be considered for entry to this course, students are required to have:
- satisfied the requirements for completion of the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, or a three or four year Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, or an overseas qualification assessed as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree
- undertaken and satisfactorily completed a minimum of six units at the highest level of the completed degree
- obtained an average of at least 70 per cent across all units at the highest level of the degree
To be considered for entry to this course, students are required to have:
- satisfied the requirements for completion of the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, or a three or four year Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, or an overseas qualification assessed as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree
- undertaken and satisfactorily completed a minimum of six units at the highest level of the completed degree
- obtained an average of at least 70 per cent across all units at the highest level of the degree
English entry requirements (Level A)
- Overall score for IELTS (Academic), with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, and Speaking 6.5
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Monash University
Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific.
We’re making a positive impact on today's global challenges – whether that’s by mitigating climate change, easing geopolitical insecurity or fostering healthy communities.
We've achieved an enviable reputation for research and teaching excellence in a short 60 years and are ranked among the world's top universities.
