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About the course
This honours year adds advanced study and research training to your prior undergraduate background in health and medical science. You will build deeper investigative skills, study research methods, and complete a supervised independent research project in an area of interest. The course is designed to prepare you for further research study or to apply higher-level evidence and inquiry skills in health and medical science workplaces. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles where research capability and scientific inquiry are valued across universities, government and industry. The honours research project and methodology training support pathways into research assistant or clinical research support work, as well as progression to higher degree research. This Bachelor (Honours) qualification strengthens employability in health and medical science research-focused environments. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.
Living Costs in Geelong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339 |
Average Salary***
