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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Intensive)

Program overview

Bond’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Intensive) allows you to complement your undergraduate studies with a focussed research project of your choice, over an 8-month (two semesters) period. You will be required to conceptualise, plan, organise, undertake, and report on an independent research project while being supervised by an academic staff member. 

The Honours (Intensive) program is a period of intensive research training and independent research and study, culminating in an Honours Thesis and presentation of a research seminar. 

An Honours degree is a pathway for entry into postgraduate research master’s and PhD programs. As an Honours graduate, you will be highly valued by employers based on your demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, analytical skills, critical thinking and interpretation and project management.

Program code: CC-62012

CRICOS code: 108815H

Program overview

Bond’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Intensive) allows you to complement your undergraduate studies with a focussed research project of your choice, over an 8-month (two semesters) period. You will be required to conceptualise, plan, organise, undertake, and report on an independent research project while being supervised by an academic staff member. 

The Honours (Intensive) program is a period of intensive research training and independent research and study, culminating in an Honours Thesis and presentation of a research seminar. 

An Honours degree is a pathway for entry into postgraduate research master’s and PhD programs. As an Honours graduate, you will be highly valued by employers based on your demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, analytical skills, critical thinking and interpretation and project management.

Program code: CC-62012

CRICOS code: 108815H

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About this program

The honours (Intensive) program is an intensive period of research training and independent research culminating in the production of a research thesis and presentation of a research seminar. Students undertake an intensive program of coursework and research in which they conceptualise, plan, organise, undertake and report on an independent research project, whilst being supervised by a member of the academic staff. Focussed research projects in the various disciplines will vary on an annual basis.

What you'll be studying

  • Semester 1

    In semester 1 you will undertake two intensive research preparation subjects to provide you with the skills necessary to develop your research topic and gain advanced abilities in analysis and interpretation of research data.  You will also complete Honours Thesis A, in which you will undertake your research.

Program features

  • Build your career

    An honours degree is an essential prerequisite for seamless entry into postgraduate research at Bond including our Master of Science by Research and PhD programs. You will develop highly desired research skills including planning and conducting research, writing ethics and grant applications, project management and written and oral scientific communication.

  • A degree unique to you

    Working closely with your supervisor, you will develop a research topic of your choice, formulating its aims, hypothesis and considered significance of your project.

  • Ongoing support

    You will work independently on your research project under the supervision of a world renowned academic. You will be supported by your supervisor throughout the process, from the development of your research topic to preparing your detailed research proposal. You will also have unrivalled access to laboratories, research resources, and personal support from dedicated research and laboratory staff.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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