Further information
Honours co-ordinators
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Winthrop Professor Alice Vrielink
- Chemistry: Professor Mark Spackman
- Microbiology and Immunology: Assoc Professor Barbara Chang
- Physiology: Dr Gavin Pinniger
- Genetics: Professor Lawrie Abraham
- Forensic Chemistry: Professor John Watling
Numerous Honours projects relevant to today’s science discoveries are available across the spectrum of teaching disciplines within the School.
These areas include Biomedical Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacy, and Physiology.
Honours is a useful qualification in its own right. You will have opportunities to develop a greater degree of understanding in your chosen field of study and receive a high level of training in a broad range of skills such as experimental methods, problem solving, literature searching, data analysis, computing, and written and oral communication.
The Honours course starts on Monday 8th February 2010 (two weeks before the start of first semester at UWA).
Projects
A comprehensive list of projects is provided in the Honours Project Booklets. If you require an alternative format, please contact us.
How to apply
Honours Preference Form
All applicants must complete the School's Honours Preference Form. The purpose of this form is to ascertain your interest in our Honours/GradDipSci courses. It is appreciated that students may be exploring Honours/GradDipSci in more than one discipline. Submission details are included on the form.
UWA applicants
If you completed your undergraduate studies at UWA you should lodge an on-line application via StudentConnect by clicking on the Apply for Honours link in the left hand menu bar of StudentConnect. If you no longer have access to Student Connect you should email Student Administration (honours@admin.uwa.edu.au) with your details and access will be arranged. Honours applications will open online on Monday 16 November and close on Tuesday 8 December.
Non-UWA applicants
If you have not previously been enrolled at UWA, you apply through one of the following centres, depending on your circumstances.
Domestic Students
- Australian citizens, permanent residents and/or holders of a humanitarian visa or New Zealand citizens apply through the UWA Admissions Centre and will need to read and complete the relevant information sheets and forms.
International Students
- International Students apply through the UWA International Centre and will need to read and complete the relevant information sheets and forms.
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