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CRICOS code (International applicants): 096719M

This program will accept no new admissions from Semester 1, 2023. The information relating to this program is applicable to currently enrolled students and students intending to enrol prior to last semester offered Semester 2, 2022. Students who are interested in this study area should contact us.

You are currently viewing the 2023 Handbook. For study in 2024, please refer to the .

Notes

In 2023 the programs follows the Semester calendar. The Academic Calendar and Important Dates webpage will allow you to view and download a copy of the important dates for the Semester calendar.

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Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Health (Honours) does not have any professional accreditation.

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Program aims

The Bachelor of Health (Honours) aims to commence the research training of students from a variety of health related disciplines including sport and exercise, paramedicine, biomedical science, medical laboratory science, human services, nursing and midwifery. Graduates who achieve a high level of Honours (either First Class or Second Class division A) would be eligible to apply for a Masters’ program, PhD or Doctor of Health at UniSQ and other universities.

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Program objectives

On completion of the Bachelor of Health (Honours) students will be able to:

• demonstrate proficiency in research skills including research planning and implementation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research data and the presentation and communication of research findings;

• demonstrate knowledge and commitment to the ethical and social responsibilities associated with the conduct of research or a discipline project;

• critically analyse, evaluate and transform information in their discipline area;

• transmit advanced knowledge, skills and ideas to assist professionals with decision making processes.

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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 08. Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Program Information Set

View UniSQ’s admission criteria, student profiles and a summary of all offers made under via the QTAC website.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Health or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

Applicants are advised to also note the following:

• Candidates must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ¾«¶«´«Ã½app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, external or online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

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Program structure

The Bachelor of Health (Honours) consists of eight units made up of five core courses and one approved course.

Core courses:

• SCI4405 Research Practice and Ethics

• SCI4407 Complementary Studies A

• SCI4408 Complementary Studies B

• HSW4100 Health: Project A

• HSW4200 Health: Project B

Approved course:

• Choose one from the list of approved courses below.

The project courses provide students with the opportunity to conduct a minor research project or complete a professional practice project on a topic directly related to their discipline area. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health (Honours) will be provided with further information about project selection with their offers.

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Program completion requirements

Students must successfully complete all components of the program to be eligible to graduate.

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.

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Major studies

The following majors are available in the Bachelor of Health (Honours). Please note the major must be allocated in consultation with the Program Director.

• Biomedical Science

• Human Services

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Midwifery

• Nursing

• Paramedicine

• Sport and Exercise

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Electives/Approved courses

Students can choose one course from the list of approved courses below:

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IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the .

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Residential schools

The attendance requirement of residential schools within this degree is indicated by the following letters: R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; M = Mandatory. To find out more about , visit the to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the .

Students may elect to take an approved course that has a residential school. The location of the residential school will be advised at the beginning of each semester.

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Credit

No credit or exemptions will be given from any courses in the program. Candidates must complete all courses at UniSQ.

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Honours

The level of honours awarded will be determined based on the UniSQ procedure. Please refer to the .

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Semester 1 entry - recommended enrolment pattern
• Semester 2 entry - recommended enrolment pattern
• Semester 1 entry - part-time recommended enrolment pattern

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Semester 1 entry - recommended enrolment pattern

Approval from the Program Director (of the relative discipline) must be obtained before undertaking external study.

Students may commence their studies in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Students must have supervisory approval before beginning their studies. Students need to contact the Program Coordinator (of the relative discipline) to identify a potential Honours supervisor. Incoming students can be put in contact with the Program Director by emailing usq.support@usq.edu.au.

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Semester 2 entry - recommended enrolment pattern

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Semester 1 entry - part-time recommended enrolment pattern