Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) - Science Communication

The Australian National University

The Honours Specialisation in Science Communication is a unique opportunity to investigate how an aspect of science that you are passionate about:Has been communicated in the public arena.Might be communicated better.Is affected by such things as government policy and community opinion.The kinds of projects that are possible are limited only by your imagination and your interests. The very best projects come from original ideas, initiated by enthusiastic people who are interested in some aspect of science and in how it is communicated.Learning OutcomesPlan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledgeSystematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusionsEngage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sourcesAnalyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriateUnderstand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources

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