- 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 following information sheets before applying on-line.
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Further information
Honours co-ordinators
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: W/Prof Alice Vrielink
- Chemistry: A/Prof Matthew Piggott
- Forensic Chemistry: W/Prof John Watling
- Genetics: W/Prof Lawrie Abraham
- Nanotechnology: Dr Robert Woodward
Numerous Honours projects relevant to today’s science discoveries are available across the spectrum of teaching disciplines within the School.
These areas include Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Genetics.
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 at the beginning of semester (27 February 2012). However please be aware that some students will need to be available a week prior to this to complete necessary external courses.
Projects
A comprehensive list of projects is provided in the Honours Project Booklet. 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. If you no longer have access to Student Connect you should email Student Administration with your details and access will be arranged.
Honours applications for semester 1 2012 open online on Monday 10 October and close on Tuesday 20 December 2011.
Non-UWA applicants
If you have not previously been enrolled at UWA, you apply through one of the following centres, depending on your circumstances.
Australian students
International students
- International Students from other universities apply through the UWA International Centre and will need to read and complete the relevant information sheets and forms.
University information
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