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Honours Program - Research at Peter Mac

Each year we accept students from biomedical science and science programs to undertake one-year, full time Honours projects in cancer-related biomedical research. Students undertake all of their scientific research work on site at Peter Mac, while undertaking their course work at the university department through which they are enrolled.

Most of our Honours students are enrolled at The University of Melbourne through departments of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, such as: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, Anatomy & Cell Biology and Pharmacology. Students who have completed their undergraduate degree at another university in Australia or overseas are also encouraged to contact us directly for further information on how to apply. Our honours students come to us with a range of majors and backgrounds including biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical science, immunology, cell biology, medicine, pharmacology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, anatomy and other similar subjects.

Becoming an Honours student

Entry to the Honours program is based on the projects available, student suitability and academic background. Students who would like to complete an Honours project at Peter Mac need to:

Demonstrate a genuine interest in biomedical research. Be happy to spend the Honours year (typically February to October) full time off-campus at Peter Mac. Look through the available projects list and contact the project supervisor directly by phone or email to discuss your interest in their research. Make a time to meet with potential supervisors at Peter Mac to discuss the project, your interests, visit the lab and meet others in the research group — at this meeting, supervisors will also want to view your academic record. Apply for Honours candidature at The University of Melbourne or at an equivalent university when supervisor and project are confirmed. Peter Mac staff will work with students to facilitate this process.

Note that in some instances, mid-year commencement may be available.