Griffith University

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Take your studies to the next level with advanced coursework and supervised research in your chosen health specialisation. With five-star ratings from The Good Universities Guide (2024) for overall experience, engagement, skills development, student support and teaching quality, you'll be ready to capitalise on a growing job market or enhance your research skills for future opportunities.

An Honours degree can strengthen your application for competitive clinical programs by developing critical research skills, demonstrating academic excellence, and providing opportunities for publications, networking, and deeper knowledge in a relevant field.Through team-based learning and shared experiences across disciplines, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex health issues.Working alongside a multidisciplinary cohort, you'll develop valuable research skills that will make you stand out to employers in both the public and private sectors.

Your Honours studies will serve as a strong foundation to pursue further research studies. Completion of this degree will better prepare you for a successful career in health research.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:

  • Successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Health Science or an equivalent qualification from another university, and
  • A GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree.
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:

  • The suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature, and the availability of appropriate supervision, and
  • The preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $9,500 $39,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $9,500 $39,000

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

About Griffith University

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In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.

At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.

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