Bachelor of Health & Human Performance (Honours) in OHS (CU09)

Program Overview

The degree enhances the professional skills that students acquired in their primary degree by allowing students to access more rigorously the links between the theoretical bases and practice. The degree also develops skills in problem analysis and research which can be applied at the professional level.

Entry

The following factors are taken into account in selection and admission of Honours candidates:

• the applicant’s academic record
• the availability of an appropriate supervisor or supervisors for the applicant, and agreement between the applicant and nominated supervisor(s) on a suitable dissertation topic
• the lapse in time since an applicant qualified for the award of a bachelor’s degree

Bachelor of Occupational Health & Safety graduates who have demonstrated outstanding performance (GPA minimum 5.0) in the final two years of the degree, may apply for entry into the honours degree program.

However, candidates whose levels of achievement fall below these admission requirements for any particular year, may apply to the faculty concerned for special consideration of their applications.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 48 units of credit as outlined below:

Recommended study schedules for this program can be obtained from your program administrator.