Bachelor of Science (Honours)

SID401 Research Writing (new unit title from 2015) 
 

Note: Students take the Honours Thesis units required to make up the correct credit point load for the semester. The same unit may be taken more than once in the course but not in the same semester.

Clinical Science
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
SCI711 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON461 from 2016) 
SCI712 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON462 from 2016) 
SCI713 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON463 from 2016) 
Plus any one of:
PHM524 Clinical Trials
PHM526 Research Design
PHM527 Health Research Skills
PHM552 Epidemiology (new title 2018)
PHM553 Biostatistics (new title 2018)
PHM588 Qualitative Research Methods
PSY447 Research Methods and Practice
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator

This specialisation centres on the study of all living organisms and inanimate natural objects through experiment, observation and deduction relation to physical and natural sciences such as chemical and biological sciences including boichemistry, cell biology, human biology and genetics.

Environmental Science
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
ENV751 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON431 from 2016)
ENV752 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON432 from 2016)
ENV753 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON433 from 2016)
Plus any one of:
ENV511 Statistical Methods for Impact Analysis
SID400 Professional Skills
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator

This specialisation centres on the study of environmental science including the relationships between living organisms and the natural, rural, industrial and urban environments. It includes the study of the impact humans have upon the natural environment. 

Health  (excluding Nursing and Midwifery)
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
HEA761 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON441)
HEA762 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON442)
HEA763 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON443)
Plus any one of:
PHM526 Research Design
PHM527 Health Research Skills
PHM552 Epidemiology (new title 2018)
PHM553 Biostatistics (new title 2018)
PHM588 Qualitative Research Methods
PSY426 Ethics and Professional Issues
HEA409 Practice Evaluation Strategies
HEA562 Practice Evaluation Strategies (replaces HEA409 from 2016)
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator

This specialisation centres on public health including the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, premature death and disease-induced discomfort and disability in the population. It also involves developing an understanding of environmental factors affecting health.  This may include occupational health and safety, environmental health, indigenous health, community health and epidemiology.

Information Technology
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
HIT721 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON491 from 2016)
HIT722 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON492 from 2016)
HIT723 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON493 from 2016)
Plus any one of:
PRT405 Professional Project
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator

This specialisation centres on information systems, computer languages, computational theory as applied to information technology and computer networks.

Nursing and Midwifery
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
NUR761 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON471 from 2016)
NUR762 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON472 from 2016)
NUR763 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON473 from 2016)
Plus any one of:
PHM526 Research Design
PHM527 Health Research Skills
PHM552 Epidemiology (new title 2018)
PHM553 Biostatistics (new title 2018)
PHM588 Qualitative Research Methods
PSY426 Ethics and Professional Issues
HEA409 Practice Evaluation Strategies
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator

This specialisation centres on research in the principles and practices of providing general and specialised preventative, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care to individuals and groups. It includes the study of the structure and function of the human body and mind, the restoration and maintenance of health, pain control, human behaviour and nursing ethics.

General Science
Take 60 credit points comprising of the following units:
SCI711 Honours Thesis #10 (10cp) (replaces HON461 from 2016)
SCI712 Honours Thesis #20 (20cp) (replaces HON462 from 2016)
SCI713 Honours Thesis #30 (30cp) (replaces HON463 from 2016)
Plus any one of the units in the above majors
Or another unit approved by the project supervisor and honours coordinator
 
The SCI Honours Thesis units listed above may also be used to undertake studies in physics, mathematical and earth science.