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Master of Science (Human Biology)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code 611

This course is designed to build on a specialised undergraduate degree in Human Biology or equivalent. The first half of the award is completed by coursework, the second half by the production of a research thesis. The coursework component provides general knowledge and research skills to both assist in completion of the research thesis and to enhance discipline knowledge. The research thesis component allows in depth research in the students chosen field.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HBP5115Thesis Preparation 120
SCH5105Advances in Human Biology 120
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HBP5113Masters Thesis 120
HBP5114Masters Thesis 220
SCH5106Advances in Human Biology 220
Year 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HBP6200Master of Science Thesis

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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