This degree requires you to undertake a major original research project under supervision and to submit a thesis. While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended. Areas of study include: exercise physiology, health systems, policy and management, social policy, social participation, evidence based-practice, ageing and aged care, public health, health systems policy and management, mother and child health, human communication sciences, musculoskeletal research, nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthoptics, podiatry, prosthetics and orthotics, social work and social policy, rehabilitation, dietetics and human nutrition, injury prevention and sex, health and society.

We undertake quality research in the field of human communication and swallowing. Research studies advance scientific knowledge and contributes to professional practice, educational programs, policy and service delivery. Many staff in HCS have an international reputation for research into communication and swallowing disorders. Current research topics include; stuttering; rehabilitation of dysphagia (swallowing disorder) in adults; better managing of people with complex communication needs; improving communication skills in male to female transsexuals; aphasia.