Master of Health Science (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Health Science (Honours) offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary for conduct of individual research.

Subject to regulation and approval, Master of Health Science (Honours) candidates may conduct their research at other places where adequate facilities and associate supervisors are available. The direction of the work remains under the control of the University.

The course's key objectives are to develop:

  • a specialised body of knowledge appropriate to a research career
  • skills of information gathering, processing and evaluation, problem solving and communication.

Students complete a period of study and research, and prepare a thesis.

The following areas are approved categories of research in the Faculty of Science:

Biological

  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Ecology
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Plant Biology

Medical and Health Services

  • Cardiovascular Medicine and Haemotology
  • Clinical Services
  • Dentistry
  • Health Services
  • Human Movement and Sports Science
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Multi campus

When

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3

Level

Higher Degree by Research

Duration

1-2 years full-time, 2-4 years distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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