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Overview

The honours program includes advanced studies in applied science and an introduction to research. Each student undertakes a research project, representing 65% of the honours program, and reports the outcomes in a thesis and at a seminar. The coursework (35% of the program) comprises an introduction to research methods and … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Michael Angove

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate research literature, demonstrate academic integrity and synthesise the information obtained.
2.
Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues involved in scientific research.
3.
Choose appropriate methodologies to address a science research question, and apply safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments
4.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a practicing researcher, both independently and/or as part of a team.
5.
Demonstrate communication skills by explaining complex problems to a general scientific audience.
6.
Demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem solving and writing skills through the application of complex theoretical concepts that underpin a field of science to the solution of scientific problems.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in SHSB (Bachelor of Science with Honours Bendigo) or require coordinators approval