Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health)(Honours)
This course has been discontinued - the information is provided for continuing students.
Overview
There will be no further intake into this program from Semester 1 2011. Prospective students should consider the
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
For students seeking employment after their undergraduate study, an Honours degree can prove to be an advantage. The fourth year of academic study includes substantial independent study and skills development in the area of research and project management, and can further enhance student’s knowledge and abilities to work effectively in the public and environmental health field, particularly from a research perspective.
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| Duration | 1 Year/s | ||
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| Course code | Z069 | ||
| CRICOS code | 043851A | ||
| Fees* | A$21,000 (annual for 2010)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
There will be no further intake into this program from Semester 1 2011. Prospective students should consider the
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
For students seeking employment after their undergraduate study, an Honours degree can prove to be an advantage. The fourth year of academic study includes substantial independent study and skills development in the area of research and project management, and can further enhance student’s knowledge and abilities to work effectively in the public and environmental health field, particularly from a research perspective.
Course structure
There will be no further intake into this program from Semester 1 2011. Prospective students should consider the
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.
The course will operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed equivalent to one hour of student work per week (comprising classwork and private study/coursework). The typical students average weekly workload during semesters is therefore deemed to be 50 hours.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The honours year aims to:
- Provide high achieving students with an opportunity to deepen their intellectual understanding of public and environmental health.
- Enhance the research literacy of the environmental health workforce.
- Provide environmental and public health research assistance to government and private sectors.
- Provide a foundation for further studies to PhD level if desired.
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Acceptance into the Honours Program will require completion of a degree with an environmental or public health major from a recognised tertiary institution. A credit average or above in Stage 3 subjects will be required. International students whose first language is not English are required to provide an IELTS (English Language) Test score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2 program with a teacher's recommendation for the required level of study; or, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 68 with no band less than 18.Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
Prerequisites
There will be no further intake into this program from Semester 1 2011. Prospective students should consider theBachelor of Science (Honours) program.
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Course fees*
A$21,000 (annual for 2010)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.
Find out more
Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
