Why do honours?
Today’s job market for scientific positions is very competitive.
In fact, many entry level positions now require an honours degree.
If you have an honours degree it indicates that you probably have
the following characteristics:
• Ability to conduct a through review on a subject matter
completely new to you.
• Highly motivated and a self starter.
• Able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• An understanding of how scientific research is carried out.
Ultimately, all of these characteristics combine to suggest that
you are most likely a reliable worker, who may be allowed to work
independently on complex tasks, which is really where most fun in
working is and what employers are looking for.
Honours is a challenging year, but all students look back on it
as a very rewarding period in their life.
Why do honours in the School of Biological Sciences?
Our honours year differs fundamentally from other Biology departments
in Sydney in that the main component is research. This means that
an honours year in our school is the perfect way to find out whether
you have the aptitude and ability for research in the biological
sciences. You will design and conduct an original research project
in consultation with one or more of our academic staff members.
We strongly encourage our honours students to publish their work
in national and international peer reviewed journals. And indeed
many of them do. Having one or more publications will greatly increase
your chances of obtaining an APA or UPA.
The School of Biological Sciences awards a number of prizes to
our honours students. Such a prize will be an important addition
to your CV. Find out more.
See http://www.usyd.edu.au/scholarships/current/index.shtml
for information on honours scholarships.
The University of Sydney also offers a limited number of scholarships to students
relocating from a university outside NSW. Eligible students require
a SCIWAM of 80. Payment is made as two instalments of $3000 for a total
of $6000 for the year. Click here for more information.
Current Honours and Graduate Diploma projects
in the School of Biological Sciences click
here for information
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