Bachelor of Science (Honours) Movement Science

•   Introduction
•   Structure
•   Subjects
•   Entry Requirements
•   Objectives
•   Projects
•   Applications

Introduction

The School of Physiotherapy, the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine and the Rehabilitation Science Research Centre offer an Honours program for students who have completed the Bachelor of Science. This program enables Bachelor of Science students to become involved in movement science including aspects related to health, exercise, sports medicine, neuromuscular control and rehabilitation research in a multidisciplinary environment. These will increase graduates employment opportunities. The School of Physiotherapy and its research centres and staff have built a considerable international reputation for teaching and research excellence and house state of the art research facilities.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Movement Science program offers research projects that enable students to understand abnormalities of human movement and the importance of conservative strategies to improve health. These areas of research are not otherwise available to science graduates. Students will interact with the Advanced Medical Science students and with Research Higher Degree students within the School of Physiotherapy and its research centres.

Research areas may encompass applied anatomy, biomechanics, applied physiology, motor control, epidemiology, sports medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and psychosocial issues.

Please also refer to the University of Melbourne Undergraduate Handbook entry for useful information about the honours year.

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Structure

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Movement Science runs one year full time and comprises two year long subjects. Entry is only available in first semester. The research subject (75% weighting) is a research project conducted under the supervision of research staff and incorporates the development of written and oral methods of research dissemination. The advanced coursework subject (25% weighting) involves structured and independent learning covering basic concepts of research methodology and critical analysis.

This program runs from March to November each year.

Students are expected to attend seminar programs in the School of Physiotherapy and its research centres.

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Subjects

• 513-496 Movement Science: Research Project
• 513-497 Movement Science: Advanced Coursework

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Entry Requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Science requirements, students should have completed relevant undergraduate subjects such as those in the areas of anatomy, physiology, neuroscience or psychology as appropriate to the particular research proposal.

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Program Objectives

• To contribute to the development of students as quality researchers in movement science by delivering research training through the Honours program.
• To encourage and enable students to develop a capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning.
• To give students the opportunity to develop problem-solving abilities, with flexibility of approach.
• To enable students to develop a capacity for effective oral and written communication.
• To enable students to enhance their skills to manage competing demands on time.
• To give students an environment were they gain an appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas.
• To encourage students to develop an understanding of professional responsibility and ethical principles in relation to individuals and community, both locally and internationally.

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Projects available

Research groups of the School of Physiotherapy.

Recent projects

2006 is the first year this program will be run. Previous Honours projects in the School of Physiotherapy have run jointly with other departments.  

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Contact details

The Honours academic co-ordinator is Associate Professor Kim Bennell

Administrative questions can be directed to the Faculty of Science Honours Co-ordinator or the School of Physiotherapy .

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Applications

Applications should be lodged through the Faculty of Science. International students should also read application information at the Faculty of Science website and from there will be directed to International Admissions for applications.

Applications should be submitted by 30 th November.

Please be aware that the Faculty of Science does not defer places in this program. Applicants need to re-apply if they have not begun in the original year applied for.

2006 Honours Project Information

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Movement Science Information Session

When: Thursday 11th August 2005

Time: 4.30 – 6.00 pm, with an information session in the Prince Philip Theatre at 5.30pm

Where: Prince Philip Theatre, Architecture Building

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