Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

Deakin University

Build on your knowledge of health care, policy and systems with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours). Through a combination of coursework and original research, you will learn the analytical skills and research techniques that will take you into further study, or employment in the booming health sector. Contribute to existing studies in the contemporary health sector by completing an honours degree. You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class supervisor who will guide you through all the stages of research from data collection to implementation and execution, helping you produce a piece of independent, original research.Focus on an area within the health sciences that you are passionate about. Research themes can include:community healthgamblinggender, family, reproductive and sexual healthhealth, diversity and social inclusionhealth economicsnature and healthobesity prevention, healthy food environments and food policyphysical activity, motor skill competence and self-perceptionrefugee healthsustainabilityviolence and abuse, prevention and intervention.You will learn more than just your topic of research. You will develop the necessary skills to successfully conduct research, with units designed to build your knowledge of the process.You can be confident that your research is guided by the most recent and ground-breaking findings within the health sector. Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development is home to a large range of multidisciplinary research groups, encompassing public health, health promotion, and social, commercial, behavioural, and environmental determinants of health.

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