Honours Student Information
- Microbiology Honours Program
- Information for International Applicants
- Honours Coordinators
- Honours 2009:
- Honours Projects 2009 - Research Topics
- Alternatively, information about Research Topics can be found in the B.Sc Honours Booklet 2009 (pdf).
- How to apply for Honours 2009
- Honours Information Session for entry in 2009 will be held on Monday 15 September (2008), commencing at 4:30 pm, in the Woodruff Theatre, followed by pizza and drinks.
- Student Resources in Microbiology and Immunology
- SPASIM
- Faculty of Science Awards, Prizes & Scholarships (for Dept of Microbiology and Immunology students)
- Academic Honesty and Plagiarism - information for students
Microbiology Honours Program
The Department offers approximately 20 places annually in the subject 526-400 Microbiology Honours. This varies from year to year.
Microbiology Honours runs full-time from mid-February to mid November and comprises 70% research and 30% advanced coursework.
Prerequisites
The program is open to Science graduates who have obtained an average of at least 3rd class Honours in their third year, which in general should have included at least 40% microbiology, biotechnology and/or immunology, incorporating a significant practical component. These prerequisites may be waived for outstanding students.
Objectives
- Extend knowledge of microbiology and related areas
- Enhance ability to find and critically assess existing scientific information
- Develop skills in communication
- Experience research with the advice and guidance of one of the research groups within or affiliated with the department.
By the end of the year it is expected that you will have learnt from first-hand experience how to formulate questions,design and conduct experiments, analyse and evaluate data, and write a scientific paper/report.
Career Advancement
Approximately one third of the B.Sc. Hons. class obtain 1st Class Honours. Some of these win a Scholarship to proceed immediately to a Ph.D. degree. Some of the others obtain a position as a Graduate Research Assistant, which may enable them to proceed simultaneously to a part-time (half-time) M.Sc. Most of the remainder of the class obtain positions in: medical diagnostic laboratories in hospitals; private pathology labs or the blood bank; industry, often involving biotechnology, e.g. food, vaccines, diagnostics, chemical engineering; environmental microbiology, e.g. bioremediation, wastewater management; research in universities; research institutes, CSIRO, agriculture, CSL, etc; teaching in schools or universities.
International Applicants
International Students pursuing a Degree in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, please follow the University procedures to ensure all required documentation is received and your application is processed as quickly as possible.
- Do not apply directly to the Department.
- Information and appropriate application forms are available from the Faculty of Science (International Students: Honours Progams Application Process for new students).
- Our Department receives the forms from the International Office and will advise you regarding a possible supervisor and research projects.
- Please also note that our department does not take on students without sufficient means of financial support (i.e. a scholarship.) Melbourne University scholarships are extremely competitive and are generally awarded only to students who have achieved the equivalent of Melbourne University H1 grades.
Honours Coordinators
For further information about honours in microbiology please contact:
Dr Stephen Turner
Ph: 8344 8090;
Email: sjturn@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Odilia Wijburg
Ph: 8344 9919;
Email: odilia@unimelb.edu.au
Honours Information Session for admission in 2008
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology will hold an Honours Information Session on Monday 15 September 2008, commencing at 4:30pm, in the Woodruff Theatre. This will be followed by pizza and drinks on the balcony area outside the Woodruff Theatre where students will be able to meet potential supervisors to discuss the projects and have any questions answered.