Course Overview

About This Course

Stand out in the health workforce. Flinders Health Sciences Honours builds the skills employers seek, preparing you for roles in research, practice, leadership or education, and paving the way for a PhD. During Honours in Health Sciences you will complete an independent research project in your chosen area of focus, supported by skilled supervisors. This will be complemented by coursework delivered by expert researchers in research design, contemporary issues in health, and research communication and translation.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Entry requirements are not explicitly listed on this page. Prospective students should contact Flinders University or refer to the course handbook for specific entry criteria.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Potential occupations include: Health Policy Advisor/Analyst (advises on health policies and regulations, expected salary $105,000); Health Promotion Specialist (promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness programs, expected salary $95,000); Clinical Coordinator (manages clinical operations and ensures quality patient care, expected salary $90,000); Project Coordinator/Officer (oversees operations of projects relevant to human society; planning, coordinating, and delivering health-related projects, expected salary $100,000); Community Development Officer (strengthens communities by promoting social inclusion, health, and wellbeing, expected salary $95,000); Health/Community Researcher (conducts research to improve health outcomes, expected salary $81,000). An Honours degree is also the most direct pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Relevant National Health Practitioner Board / AHPRA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS / relevant health board

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units3 units

Research Project

Undertake an independent supervised research project exploring a real-world health issue. Build skills in research design, data collection, analysis, ethics and scholarly reporting while contributing insights to the health field.

Seminars

Engage in focused discussions to deepen understanding of health sciences issues and research practice. Explore key concepts, analyse real-world cases, and refine communication through collaborative dialogue with peers and experts.

Workshops

Develop research and professional skills in literature searching, critical appraisal, ethics, and qualitative and quantitative methods, while strengthening academic writing, communication, teamwork, leadership, and project management.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What research areas can I specialise in during the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)?

You can choose from a wide range of specialisations including Health Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Exercise & Sport Science, Disability, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Aging, and Nutrition.

What does the Honours program involve day-to-day?

The program involves completing an independent supervised research project on a real-world health issue, attending seminars that deepen understanding of health sciences issues and research practice, and participating in workshops covering literature searching, critical appraisal, ethics, qualitative and quantitative methods, academic writing, communication, teamwork, leadership, and project management.

What research institutes and centres will I have access to during Honours?

Students gain access to institutes and centres including the Caring Futures Institute (CFI), Torrens Resilience Initiative (TRI), Flinders Digital Health Research Centre, Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying (RePaDD), Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise Research Centre (SHAPE), and Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA).

What are the fees for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)?

For domestic students, the annual fee is $9,537. For international students, the annual fee is $46,700 (2026). The CRICOS code for this program is 048599A.

Does completing Honours lead to further study opportunities?

Yes. An Honours degree is the most direct pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The intensive research training, critical thinking, and project management skills you acquire are precisely what's needed for success in a higher degree by research.

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