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Entry requirements and pathways
International students
Academic entry requirement
Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant study area. Students must obtain a minimum average of 65 per cent. Meeting this requirement, however, does not guarantee a place in the Honours year as resources may limit the total number of places available.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Honours in your major
You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major. For more information, please see the University Handbook.
English language requirement
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.5.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS | PHE4008 | 1 | 15 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH RESEARCH | PHE4006 | 1 | 15 |
| HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS | PHE4007 | 1 | 15 |
| THESIS SUPPORT | PHE4009 | 1 | 15 |
| THESIS 1 | PHE4010 | 1 | 30 |
| THESIS 2 | PHE4011 | 1 | 30 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Critically analyse and apply disciplinary knowledge and appropriate methodologies to the design and conduct of research
- Demonstrate understanding and application of effective and ethical practices in in health research
- Effectively communicate the objectives, approach, findings, and contribution of a research project in oral and written form
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) career opportunities
More than simply consolidating the knowledge gained from your undergraduate degree, Honours develops your abilities in research and enhances other essential employability skills, giving you a career-ready edge in today's competitive job market.
Honours is also the best foundation for a postgraduate coursework degree, a higher degree by research or a career in academia. Complete the Honours program with distinction, and you could qualify for entry into the Masters by Research. If you're a high achiever, you could gain direct entry into a PhD.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$36 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.
International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.
If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.
Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
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How to apply
Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors, secure the agreement of a supervisor and then apply online.
Note: Some courses start earlier than the standard semester, term or study period. Applications for these courses close one week prior. Always check your course’s start date to ensure your application is submitted in time.
CRICOS code: 062906M
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 062906M |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025) |
| Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2024 fees A$36 400 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Health Sciences by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice principles introduced in your undergraduate degree. You'll study advanced issues in health and complete tailored health research methodology subjects. To apply your research knowledge and skills, you'll undertake an original research project under the supervision of La Trobe's expert staff to produce evidence-based solutions.
By graduating with Honours, you'll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Master's level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.
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