Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

(Hon)

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COURSE STRUCTURE

The Honours program (80CP) consists of four subjects:

HLSC13-310 Research Design & Statistics (10CP)
HLSC44-137 Final Thesis A (30CP)
HLSC44-138 Final Thesis B (30CP)
HLSC44-139 Final Thesis C (10CP)

Research Design & Statistics (10 CP)

This subject will provide a thorough coverage of the processes and key components required in the preparation of a full research proposal to the standard required by the National Health & Medical Research Council (NH&MRC). This subject will also provide a thorough coverage of mathematical and statistical procedures required to support both the project design and data analysis relating to the research project to be undertaken as part of the Honours program. Parametric and non-parametric methods will be examined and will include coverage of t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation and regression. Candidates will be required to prepare a full literature review relevant to their research topic (40% of the assessment weighting), as well as a written research proposal (40%), and seminar (20%) to provide a detailed coverage of the proposed research project (including the associated statistical analyses).

Final Thesis (70 CP)

This subject constitutes the major assessable component of the Honours candidature. It will be assessed according to the detailed assessment criteria provided on the basis of an evaluation of the thoroughness of the literature review, the validity and reliability of the data collected, as well as the subsequent analysis, interpretation, presentation and discussion of the results. As part of the assessment procedures, candidates will be required to prepare a full dissertation (80% of the assessment weighting) and a final seminar (20%) in which the research project and associated results will be presented and defended.

APPROVAL OF DISSERTATION TOPIC AND SUPERVISION

The candidate’s application for admission to the Honours program is considered by the Honours Committee and the Honours Program Chair in consultation with proposed/potential supervisors. Approval of the application for Honours candidature also indicates approval of the dissertation topic and Supervisor(s).

The degree with Honours may be awarded in the following classes: Honours Class I (85-100%), Honours Class IIA (75-84%), Honours Class IIB (65-74%), Honours Class III (50-64%).

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