Honours Program
As the second biggest School within Monash’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine provides a rich and exciting range of Honours projects, embedded in a strong research environment.
We’re known globally for our leadership in public health research and advancement, driving strong results in international University ranking systems. We offer a robust and supportive environment in which to learn about public health research, and its application to medical and public health policy and practice around the world.
Honours projects are a rewarding, immersive experience that teach knowledge and analytical skills with broad career applicability, invaluable soft skills, and provide unparalleled networking opportunities.
An Honours year with us will open doors to a career in public health research or practice, add depth to your clinical practice across medicine and healthcare, or lay the foundations for a career in health policy and leadership.
The School runs three Honours Streams. Click below to find out more and how to apply.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) applicants: Apply via the link above and complete the SPHPM EOI FORM (docx)

Honours in Public Health
Read through our booklet to find out everything you need to know about an Honours year in public health.

Supervisor Connect
Search for a research project that fits with your interests in the Supervisor Connect database. Take a look at a sample of Honours research projects available within our School.
Honours Coordinators
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Dr Chris Barton
Phone: +61 3 9902 4495
Chris.Barton@monash.edu
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Associate Professor Joanne Ryan
Phone: +61 3 9903 0200
Joanne.Ryan@monash.edu
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Associate Professor Danijela Gasevic
Phone: +61 3 9903 8645
Danijela.Gasevic@monash.edu
General enquiries
For general enquiries, please contact:
Sharon Gurry
Senior Student Coordinator
Phone: +61 3 9903 0827
sphpm-honours@monash.edu