HLSC44-141: Honours Thesis B - Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours

Description

The thesis constitutes the major assessable component of the Honours year. It will be assessed as a scientific document, including consideration of the thoroughness of the literature review, the rigour, and validity of the data generated, and the students' analysis, presentation, and interpretation of their results. Additionally, the general presentation and style of the report will be evaluated. This part of the assessment will usually be performed by examiners with relevant experience in the area of research undertaken by the student.

Subject details

Type: Honours Thesis
Code: HLSC44-141
EFTSL: 0.188
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 15
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
  • Medicine
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $6,075.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $6,390.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,690.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $7,215.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $7,650.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $7,995.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Appy high-level technical skills to the project of study with due regard to scientific and safety standards with minimal supervision.
  2. In collaboration with the supervisor(s) analyse and interpret research data and adapt research plans accordingly.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to an expert audience the outcomes of your research and answer questions appropriately.
  4. Conduct research within ethical frameworks in individual and team environments to achieve high-level outcomes.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is only available to students admitted into a Health Sciences and Medicine Honours Degree and requires Faculty approval.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024
    Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024
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