Bachelor of
Health Science (Honours)

Stand out in the health workforce. Flinders Health Sciences Honours builds the skills employers seek, preparing you for roles in research, practice, leadership or education, and paving the way for a PhD.

Projects & Supervisors Guide

Key information.

Duration
1 years full-time or 2 years part-time

Delivery mode

In person (Bedford Park)

Annual fees

$9,537

About these fees.

Key information.

Duration
1 years full-time

Delivery mode

In person (Bedford Park)

Annual fees

$46,700 (2026)

About these fees.

CRICOS

048599A

What you'll study.

During Honours in Health Science you will complete an independent research project in your chosen area of focus, supported by skilled supervisors. This will be complemented by coursework delivered by expert researchers in research design, contemporary issues in health, and research communication and translation.

Your research project will focus on research in an area of your choice, including:

Health Science
Nursing
Midwifery
Physiotherapy
Optometry
Exercise Science

Disability
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Audiology
Aging
Nutrition

Program structure and expectations.

The honours program enables students to demonstrate their ability to work in a research environment. You’ll work under expert supervision, present your findings, and develop the high-level research skills needed for health leadership and further study.

Research Project

Undertake an independent supervised research project exploring a real-world health issue. Build skills in research design, data collection, analysis, ethics and scholarly reporting while contributing insights to the health field.

Seminars

Engage in focused discussions to deepen understanding of health science issues and research practice. Explore key concepts, analyse real-world cases, and refine communication through collaborative dialogue with peers and experts.

Workshops

Develop research and professional skills in literature searching, critical appraisal, ethics, and qualitative and quantitative methods, while strengthening academic writing, communication, teamwork, leadership, and project management.

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Health Science Research Areas.

Choose a specialisation and collaborate with leading researchers driving innovation in health. Build advanced expertise, contribute to real-world discovery, and develop the skills to shape future health outcomes.

Health Science

Contribute to improving community health.

Nursing

Provide exceptional patient care and support.

Midwifery

Support women and families during pregnancy and childbirth.

Physiotherapy

Help patients recover and improve their physical function.

Optometry

Diagnose and manage eye health and vision care.

Exercise & Sport Science

Promote physical health and manage chronic conditions.

Disability

Shape an inclusive society, supporting and advocating for people with disabilities.

Occupational Therapy

Help individuals achieve independence in daily activities.

Speech Pathology

Assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders.

Audiology

Diagnose and manage hearing and balance disorders.

Aging

Understand the challenges and opportunities in geriatric care.

Nutrition

Promote healthy eating habits and improve overall health.

Immersive research and learning environment.

Students benefit from access to Flinders’ research institutes, and specialist centres. Dedicated library services and collaborative research spaces provide the support needed to excel in your independent project.

Students gain access to cutting-edge projects that influence policy and practice across Australia, working alongside researchers affiliated with Flinders’ College of Nursing and Health Sciences world-recognised institutes and centres.

Caring Futures Institute

CFI

The Caring Futures Institute is Australia’s first fully dedicated research centre for the study of self-care and caring solutions leading to better lives, better communities, better care and better systems.

Learn more about CFI

Torrens Resilience Initiative

TRI

The Torrens Resilience Initiative (TRI) is one of Australia’s longest-standing research initiatives dedicated to disaster preparedness and management. Our research is advancing the concept of resilience and helping organisations, communities and nations balance disaster preparedness and prevention, response and recovery.

Learn more about TRI

Flinders Digital Health Research Centre

Flinders Digital Health Research Centre provides expertise, innovation and leadership to ensure that Flinders University achieves recognition as a premier institution for digital health systems and technologies research. Projects which provide commercial opportunities are nurtured through close collaborations with business and industry, and with the government and health sectors.

Learn more about Flinders Digital Health Research Centre

Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death, and Dying

RePaDD

Our mission at the Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying (RePaDD) is to make a difference to care at the end of life. We do this by examining the issues and challenges experienced by people living with a life-limiting illness, their carers, and the health and care professionals supporting them.

Learn more about RePaDD

Sport, Health, Activity,
Performance and
Exercise Research Centre

SHAPE

SHAPE is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on movement behaviours. We are committed to high quality translational research that will enhance knowledge and understanding around sport and physical activity.

Learn more about SHAPE

Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia

ARIIA

ARIIA is an initiative of the Australian Government to shape the future of aged care delivery in Australia. ARIIA aims to build workforce capabilities around innovation and translation of research to embed evidence-based approaches to care, growth, and change. This includes growth in the use of products and technologies that will improve aged care service delivery.

Learn more about ARIIA

Your career and future pathways.

An Honours degree is a powerful launchpad for your career and further academic pursuits, setting you apart as a leader and innovator in your field.

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$105,000*

Advises on health policies and regulations.

Expected salary
$95,000*

Promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness programs.

Expected salary
$90,000*

Manages clinical operations and ensures quality patient care.

Expected salary
$100,000*

Oversees operations of projects relevant to human society. Planning, coordinating, and delivering health-related projects.

Expected salary
$95,000*

Strengthen communities by promoting social inclusion, health, and wellbeing.

Expected salary
$81,000*

Conducts research to improve health outcomes.

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$105,000*

Advises on health policies and regulations.

Expected salary
$95,000*

Promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness programs.

Expected salary
$90,000*

Manages clinical operations and ensures quality patient care.

Expected salary
$100,000*

Oversees operations of projects relevant to human society. Planning, coordinating, and delivering health-related projects.

Expected salary
$95,000*

Strengthen communities by promoting social inclusion, health, and wellbeing.

Expected salary
$81,000*

Conducts research to improve health outcomes.

Pathway to a PhD

An Honours degree is the most direct pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The intensive research training, critical thinking, and project management skills you acquire are precisely what's needed for success in a higher degree by research.

Explore PhD opportunities

Researcher Spotlight.

See how our students have turned their passion into impactful research and successful careers.

Jordan Mackenzie

Honours Student, Nursing

Tahlia Johnson

Honours Student, Midwifery

Bridget Henderson

Senior Lecturer and Supervisor, Nursing

Honours opens up further pathways in the nursing specialty that aren’t immediately obvious when you first graduate.