Why do Honours?
The Honours program is a one-year program that enhances employment opportunities and provides direct entry to postgraduate training. You will pursue formal coursework and an individual research project under the supervision of a member of the SCMB academic staff or a suitably qualified external supervisor. The program is open both to UQ students who have completed a BSc or BBiotech at the required level or to students of other universities who have completed an equivalent degree.
The Honours program provides invaluable in-depth training, particularly in the areas of research methods, problem solving, and communication skills. Research experience in the molecular and microbial sciences is highly regarded by employers.
Successful completion of Honours also enables you to apply for a research higher degree program (PhD, MPhil). Students attaining first class honours may be eligible for scholarship funding.
How do I go about it?
Check your eligibility to enrol in Honours as a BSc graduate or as a BBiotech graduate, by reading the 'Prerequisites' row in the 'Information for Prospective Students' table.
The next step is to find a supervisor who is offering a current research project that interests you.
For BSc Honours, information on SCMB research themes and academic staff research interests can be found on the School website: http://scmb.uq.edu.au/research-themes. Available projects are listed in the SCMB Honours Program Guides. You can pick up a copy from the SCMB School Office, Level 3, Chemistry Building, or email j.falknau@uq.edu.au , or click the links below.:
Once you have contacted a staff member and they have agreed to act as your advisor, you can then apply to enrol in the honours program.
Download the Honours Application Form here or pick up a form from the SCMB School Office, Level 3, Chemistry Building.
For BBiotech Honours, contact the Program Coordinator, Room 319, Chemistry Building (68) or email m.cavanagh@uq.edu.au.