Honours
Your guide to Honours in Biomedical Science at Monash
Some people think that Honours is just a stepping-stone to a PhD. It is so much more than that! Deepening your knowledge and building an advanced skill set – that’s what Honours is all about.
Whether you are considering a future in research or want to develop transferable skills, this page is the essential guide to everything you need to know about undertaking an Honours year in a biomedical science field at Monash.
Honours in Biomedical Science
If you missed the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Honours information session or would like a recap, watch the information session letting you know all about this course at Monash.
Getting started
Feeling overwhelmed by this decision? Not sure where to start? This essential guide covers everything you need to know from the philosophical - like why do honours at all, to the practical – like finding a supervisor, a scholarship, and when and where you can do Honours.
Key dates
Semester 1, 2024
- 17 November 2023: Honours application closing date
- 19 February 2024: Official start date of compulsory research-orientation activities
Semester 2 2024
- June 2024: Honours application closing date (TBC)
- 15 July 2024: Official start date of compulsory research-orientation activities
Phillips-Gilmore Biomedicine Honours Scholarship - More information
Honours specialisations, projects and co-ordinators
Find out about the many research projects available to you within each of the five specialisation areas of the Honours year in Biomedical Science at Monash, read through the research project booklets, search the research project listings database or get in touch with one of the Honours co-ordinators.
So how do I apply?
Ready to take the plunge? Follow these steps to apply for the Bachelor in Biomedical Science (Honours) or the Bachelor in Science (Honours). Finding a supervisor and research project can take time, so start now.
I've applied, what happens next?
You’re one step closer! Get a clearer understanding of when you will know if you’ve been offered a place, what the compulsory Honours orientation week is all about and when you can start your Honours project.
Hear from our graduates
Honours is challenging, but also rewarding and fun. Don't take our word for it – hear from some of our Honours graduates as they share their experiences, insights and words of wisdom.
Quick links and FAQs
Visit our Quick links and FAQs to help answer your questions.
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Contact us
Honours co-ordinators
Prof John Boyce
T: T: +61 3 9902 9179
E: john.boyce@monash.edu
Dr Shae-Lee Cox
T: +61 3 990 55673
E: shae.cox@monash.edu