The Population Health Honours specialisation is intended for students who have a broad training in a discipline related to population health and are interested in undertaking an independent research project in this field. The Honours specialisation is usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training, in-depth analysis of current concepts in the fields as well as a substantial research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours is a solid foundation in the basics of research and can be an entry into many careers or a pathway to a PhD.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge in an area of population health.
- Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts in population health, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Analyse and interpret original population health research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
- Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods in population health to collect original research data.
- Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Other Information
The assessment aligns with the learning outcomes and includes
- 18 units of honours level coursework (3 x 6 units, 37.5%, LO 2, 3, 4)
- Research Thesis (60%, LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Research Presentations (2.5%, LO 1, 5)
Students wishing to start Hons mid-year should contact the school or Honours convener, Kamalini Lokuge, before the mid-year Honours applications deadline in May as there will be limited availability of supervision”.
For more information on how to apply for Honours in Science including deadlines, please visit:
https://students.science.anu.edu.au/program-admin/pathways-honours
Relevant Degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics (Honours) (HADAN)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) (HBIOT)
- Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability Advanced (Honours) (AENSU)
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) (HENVS)
- Bachelor of Genetics (Honours) (HGENE)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (HMEDS)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science (APHSC)
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (ASCAD)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (HSC)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Population Health Honours specialisation requires:
- Satisfaction of the admission requirements described in the relevant honours plan.
- A Bachelor degree with a major or equivalent in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in the discipline, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks.
- And with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project.
Cognate Disciplines
Population Health, Psychology, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Biology, Medical Science, Anthropology and Indigenous studies.
The following cognate areas require POPH3000 or equivalent: Data Analytics
Requirements
The Population Health Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
POPH4100 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (6 units)
POPH4315 Research Design and Methods (6 units)
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
POPH4101 Biostatistics in Population Health
SOCR4003 Qualitative Research Analysis
SOCR4008 Qualitative Social Research
30 units from completion of POPH4005 Population Health Honours Research project, which must be undertaken in consecutive semesters.
HONS4601 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the class of Honours and the mark. It will be calculated using the formula: S (mark x units) / S units, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero.
Other Information: SOCR4008 and SOCR4003 are only available to students who are undertaking a qualitative research project. Approval for enrolment in these courses as part of Honours must be approved by the RSPH Honours convenor.
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