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Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) |
Abbreviation: | BPubHlth(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 1834 |
CRICOS Code: | 068537E |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) is an additional fourth year of study for high achieving students. This course has been designed to provide students with the skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of the research question.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) will be able to:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of public health theory as it applies to a specific practical public health research topic.
- Develop methodological skills in exploring a key public health issue in the community.
- Understand the primacy of conducting high quality research and the process for undertaking robust scientific enquiry.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) requires the successful completion of the subject HAS 400.
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with University of Wollongong Method 1. For further information refer to General Course Rules.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours Year | |||
| HAS 400 | Honours | 48 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au