Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (Honours)
Course summary for current students
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| Award granted | Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Deakin course code | H412 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
If you have completed an undergraduate degree at Deakin University or another tertiary institution in a course that is relevant to health, and you have good academic records you may apply to undertake a fourth year of study for an honours degree. The course is also suitable for you if you are a health care professional who has a background in nursing, education, health services or environmental health and you wish to increase your knowledge of health promotion and health education activities. The honours degree comprises a combination of coursework and a research project. In the project you will work with a supervisor and gain an insight into research. On successful completion of your honours degree you may apply to enter masters and doctoral programs by research.
Fees and charges
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Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises 8 credit points of study, including two coursework units in research methods and research issues and an independent research project. Part-time students are required to complete the coursework components in their first year of study.
Course structure
| HBS400 | Research Methods (B) |
| HSH401 | Developing Research Skills (B) |
| HSH402 | Honours Research Project (B) |
