Although still part of the undergraduate degree, the Honours Year is
a different experience from the first three years. Students move from
learning about science to doing it, which leads to a much greater depth
of understanding and insight. This is important both for those intending
to pursue careers in scientific research and for those whose future
careers will be associated with teaching, administration and other activities.
The Honours Year is designed to enable students to develop enthusiasm
for, and an appreciation of, scientific discovery. The year's activities
promote the development of skills in laboratory technique, research
planning, inductive reasoning, literature searching, storage and retrieval,
and in written and oral communication. The year also advances knowledge
and understanding of contemporary biology.
The year is one of self-discovery and, during its course, students
will learn much about their academic and personal strengths and weaknesses.
Although it involves a lot of hard work, for most students the Honours
year will prove to be fruitful and enjoyable, and their research projects
will be challenging, stimulating and satisfying. For the first time
they will experience what it is like to be part of an active research
group and a valued member of a scientific community.
This is also a year of decision-making and students will receive
advice on future professional activities and directions.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of
Medical Science or the Bachelor of Biotechnology may be eligible
for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours program. Honours
will be awarded in the degree in which you are enrolled.
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