Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units of study),
comprising of four core units and two elective units* PLUS a
Research Thesis equivalent to one year full-time study.
Units are online and should be completed in the order listed
below. May be possible to undertake Thesis component full-time.
*A list of Public Health electives is available from the Public
Health Postgraduate Administration Officer. Units from a
relevant postgraduate qualification may be used to apply for
Advanced Standing form elective units.
STAGE 1
HST5161 Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and 20
Practice
HST5120 Epidemiology 20
Public Health Elective (20)
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health
after completing Stage 1.
STAGE 2
HST5121 Demography and Biostatistics 20
One Research unit chosen from:
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research 20
Methods
Public Health Elective (20)
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
after completing Stage 2.
STAGE 3
HST6200 Master of Public Health Thesis 0
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit HST6200 at
50 or 100% of full-time enrolment. Duration of thesis is one year
full-time or part-time equivalent.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (HUMAN BIOLOGY)
Course Code N90
Course Code 611
The Master of Science (Human Biology) is a two year
postgraduate course which builds on a three year specialised
undergraduate degree in Human Biology.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A three year specialised degree in Human Biology or an
equivalent qualification.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students complete 120 credit points (6 units of study) PLUS a
Research Thesis, equivalent to one year full-time study.
STAGE 1
Semester 1
HBP5111 Thesis Preparation 1 20
SCH513O Advances in Human Biology 1 20
SPS510S Research Methods in Sports Science 20
Semester 2
HBP5113 Masters Thesis 1 20
HBP5114 Masters Thesis 2 20
SCH513P Advances in Human Biology 2 20
Students who are unable to proceed beyond Stage 1 may be
eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma of Science
(Human Biology).
STAGE 2
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: HBP6200
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.
HBP6200 Master of Science Thesis 0
MASTER OF SCIENCE (SPORTS SCIENCE)
Course Code P20
Course Code 641
The Master of Science (Sports Science) course provides an
opportunity for advanced level study and research in a specific
area of Sports Science. It is a two year postgraduate program
designed to build on a three year undergraduate degree in Sports
Science.
Students are expected to apply a range of research methodologies
to investigate specific research questions applicable to an area of
study in Sports Science.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To enter the course students must have successfully completed a
Bachelor of Science (Sports Science) or a program of study which
contains substantially similar components at an appropriate level.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science Honours
(Sports Science) or equivalent in a relevant field may enter
directly into Stage 2 of the Master program.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Science (Sports Science) program comprises two
years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time study. Three
units of study are undertaken in Stage 1. Stage 2 is devoted to the
development of a research thesis under the guidance of a
supervisor.
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