Health Sciences - M3706
Bachelor's degree (honours year)
If you have graduated from a Monash Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Public Health this honours year is designed for you. You also might be eligible if you come from another discipline. You'll be supervised primarily by staff from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, although opportunity exists for you to identify a project and co-supervisor with Monash partner organisations such as the Burnet Institute, the Baker-IDI (Heart and Diabetes Institute), and others.
In keeping with the degree's focus on health in a global context and the breadth of expertise in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM) and its partner organisations, it is expected that a range of local, national, and internationally-focussed honours projects will be available.
At a glance
Course Details
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First Semester (February) |
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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) |
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“I’d love to address maternal and child health needs in areas such as the Northern Territory and sub-Saharan Africa. My Honours project will look at identifying the gaps in primary healthcare service utilisation for young women in the Top End of the Northern Territory.” - Daniella Benjamin
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"It was fantastic to learn how to write academically, and to witness the lifecycle of a scientific study. The statistical analysis and interpretative skills I picked up are already proving invaluable in my career. The team was so supportive and welcoming of me, I’d definitely recommend Honours to anyone thinking about doing it." - Jordan Akritidi, Bachelor of Health S…
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any health science or related discipline* with an average overall distinction grade (70%) or higher in the final year of the course. The final year of the course must include at least 24 credit points (or equivalent) of study in the relevant discipline.
*Relevant disciplines include – medical, nursing, allied health, other health related degree. e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics / nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science / biomedical science / immunology, health science, laboratory science, science, and health economics.
Note: Applicants with a bachelor degree completed more than five years ago need to provide evidence that they have kept their knowledge and skills in the field current through work, clinical practice, professional development, registration with professional body and/or other activities.
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Additional information
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations. Fitness for practice is part of the assessment in all units in this course. If you don't meet the fitness for practice expectations you will receive a fail mark for the unit and be required to repeat the unit before you can progress to the next year level of the course. In some circumstances, not meeting fitness for practice requirements can lead to exclusion from the course. Details of the course's Professional Standards, Ethical Behaviour and Student Support (ProFESS) framework are found at: Student Placement Guide.
Alternative entry pathways
Multiple pathways to this course
There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways.
Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. More about special admissions schemes.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
First Semester (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code: M3706
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$9537
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.