Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Overview
If you're looking to be a respected leader in your field, advance the boundaries of human knowledge and develop specialised research expertise, this honours program is for you.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is a 1-year program where you'll learn how to plan and conduct a research project with a resultant manuscript written for publication in a journal. You'll have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to public health research and establish your skills as a researcher, as well as enhance your professional reputation.
Through your research, you'll push the boundaries of the discipline and develop your independence, self-reliance and skills in critical and analytical thinking, writing and problem-solving.
You'll work closely with internationally respected researchers and academics and learn how to identify, analyse and synthesise relevant scientific literature, along with gaining an understanding of the variety of research methods used in health research.
You'll graduate with a respected honours qualification, with developed knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the jobs market, prove your leadership material, and provide a pathway to future research or learning.
If you excel, you can further your research ambitions and enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program, where you'll continue to develop your skills and make a significant contribution to knowledge.
Program highlights
- Gain an authentic experience of conducting a research project.
- Pitch your project, review the literature, conduct your research, write up your findings in a manuscript, and translate your research to a lay audience.
- Benefit from close support from internationally respected teachers and academics.
- Set yourself apart in the jobs market and start on the pathway to future research or learning.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Research Thesis
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Health promotion officer
- Liveable communities specialist
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker
- Community development officer
- Research assistant
- Environmental health officer
- Clinical trials research assistant
- Medical science liaison
Placement was a standout experience that demonstrated how classroom learning translates into real practice. I got to help develop public health strategies, and it was incredibly rewarding to hear how stakeholders use them to improve health services.
Placement was a standout experience that demonstrated how classroom learning translates into real practice. I got to help develop public health strategies, and it was incredibly rewarding to hear how stakeholders use them to improve health services.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor approved by the Head of School
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines may include behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry and oral health, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, medicine and medical studies, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health and health sciences, science, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor approved by the Head of School
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines may include behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, dentistry and oral health, environmental health, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, medicine and medical studies, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health and health sciences, science, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$9,315
2025
Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.
$9,315
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,032
2025
Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.
AUD $50,032
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is 2253.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is 2253.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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