Science Honours
Biochemistry
In order to study Biochemistry in an Honours year, eligible students can enrol in the Biochemistry Honours Program at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
During honours, students will be involved in a study program designed for those wishing to further develop their laboratory skills and critical thinking. The program is strongly recommended for any student wishing to enter a research career or undertake further work leading to a higher degree. It provides the opportunity for individual laboratory research work under the direction of a supervisor. This project culminates in the production of a research thesis and presentation of the key findings in a seminar. During the year each student is also expected to attend research seminars and complete a coursework component that consists of tutorials and an exam based on the critical evaluation of scientific manuscripts. Assessment is based on the research project (including laboratory performance, written report and oral presentation) and the coursework (tutorial performance and written exam).
Honours research areas
Biochemistry Honours is conducted within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. The school offers projects in a wide range of research areas including:
- structural biology
- proteomics and biotechnology
- nutrition and metabolism
- molecular biology and genetics, and
- microbiology.
School of Life and Environmental Sciences Honours Guide which can be obtained from the school office or online here: http://sydney.edu.au/science/life-environment/downloads/A5_SOLES_HonsUoS.pdf.
For further information on specific research projects prospective students should consult the Honours projects page and contact the individual academic staff members here: http://sydney.edu.au/science/life-environment/study/honours/projects.shtml.
Applying for admission to Honours
The Honours program offers entry at the beginning of the academic year (Semester One, commencing in February) and a limited number of places for mid-year entry (Semester Two, commencing in August).
Please refer to the school website for application details, dates and schedules. Students should arrange to speak with potential supervisors and are able to nominate up to 10 supervisors in order of preference on the School of Life and Environmental Sciences online Honours application form.
Attempts will be made where possible to assign students to the supervisor of their choice. In such cases the school will work with students to find an available project.
Students should note that some supervisors cannot accommodate mid-year entrants. The usual requirement for acceptance into the Honours program is a credit average in a major relevant to the project of interest; any student with an undergraduate background relevant to specific projects (including chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition and dietetics, microbiology, immunobiology, physiology, neuroscience, mathematics, physics, biology or other related medical sciences) may be admitted.
It should be noted that the number of students accepted into the Honours program may be limited because of resource restrictions (availability of a supervisor and/or laboratory space) and that, in the event of there being more applicants than resources will allow, offers will be made on the basis of academic merit.
Honours Coordinator, Associate Professor Andrew Holmes
T +61 2 9351 2530
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| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Biochemistry Honours |
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| BCHM4011 Biochemistry Honours A |
12 |
School permission is required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 cp of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| BCHM4012 Biochemistry Honours B |
12 | C BCHM4011 School permission is required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 cp of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| BCHM4013 Biochemistry Honours C |
12 | C BCHM4012 School permission is required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 cp of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| BCHM4014 Biochemistry Honours D |
12 | C BCHM4013 School permission is required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 cp of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |