Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Overview
The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) is designed to equip you with the theory, skills, and research training that’s necessary for employment within the sector.
You’ll gain skills in project management, writing and oral presentations, and the ability to work as part of a team.
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Skills you’ll learn
- Application of health science
- Application of technology
- Health Science research skills
- Professional and ethical behaviours
- Personal and professional development
Your career opportunities
- Health Science researcher
- Health Science administrator
- Community health development officer
- Health promotion officer
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Hospital scientist
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 500 in Public Health
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
The only uni in Australia to have both MRI and MEG at a single site
Ranked Top 250 in Psychology
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
Qualifications
Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor Degree from an Australian higher education institution with a minimum 65% average.
Requests for academic credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) course, a student must have satisfied the requirements of an undergraduate pass degree with a relevant Health Science major or equivalent (normally completed within the last five years), from a university approved by Swinburne. To be considered for selection, the student must have achieved, as a minimum, an average level of attainment of a credit or better, in an appropriate undergraduate course (and/or range of disciplines) considered by the School of Health Science to be acceptable for entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) course. Students who achieve at least two distinctions or better in third year units may also be considered. Agreement of a Project Supervisor for the Honours Research Project proposed is mandatory.
Requests for academic credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Bachelor of Health Science
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), students must complete 100 credit points comprising:
- 2 core coursework units - one research methods unit and one data management unit
- 2 project units
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Advanced Research Methods in Health Sciences
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
HEA40001 |
|
Statistical Practice 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
STA60001 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
|
Honours Research Training
Core Project unit, 25.0 credit points |
HEA40002 |
|
Honours Research Project
Core Project unit, 50.0 credit points |
HEA40003 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$9,314
Total fee* ($AUD)
$9,314
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$38,960.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$365
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online!
Please note that while you are encouraged to speak to staff about project areas and supervision, you do not have to include a detailed description of an honours project. A simple sentence will suffice, providing us with an indication of your interests in general. You will have the opportunity to provide this while completing the online application.
Applicants in their final year of study are encouraged to apply.
Non-Swinburne applicants will need to provide an official academic transcript (and proof of completion if applicable).