HDR and Honours opportunities

Higher Degree Research and Honours opportunities

The Department of Psychiatry welcomes enquiries from students who are interested in the areas of research conducted by the department. Please see links below for further information.

Available research projects

The Department of Psychiatry has a long track record of producing world class research with direct clinical translation. Our key goal is to conduct research aimed at developing new treatment avenues and new understanding with direct, effective, and immediate applications. Our research covers all ages across the lifespan and many different mental illnesses. We have a multidisciplinary team of researchers with diverse methodological skills who supervise research projects in the fields of clinical psychiatry, psychology, neurophysiology, biology, and health technologies.

Our student supervisor team continues to identify opportunities to improve students’ learning experience. We strive to create a warm, interactive space for which students can be challenged, learn, and discover.

Meet our Supervisors

MAPrc

ECIMH

What we offer

The Monash University Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is a twelve-month degree for MBBS students. The program introduces students to research practice in a research setting with nationally and internationally recognised researchers. The students learn skills relating to data analysis and research critique and the communication of scientific ideas via oral presentations and a written thesis. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program offers candidates a range of projects across an array of research streams, matching student interests to projects respectively.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) at Monash University is a twelve-month prestigious program of coursework and research in science and biomedical science for high achieving students who have completed relevant undergraduate degrees.
Training in areas of research methodology will be provided in conjunction with carrying out an independent research project, working closely with a supervisor who will provide guidance and academic counselling. Completing honours demonstrates advanced research, analytical and communication skills enhancing employability outcomes, and offers a pathway to higher degree research in science.
Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education. The PhD program offered at Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre within the Central Clinical School at Monash University consists of an extensive, independent research project on an agreed topic, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors. Professional development activities and coursework further enhances the experience required to make an impact in academia, industry, policy, and the wider community. The studies completed during the PhD program results in a research thesis and peer viewed publications, making for a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge. This is a 3-4 years (full time) or 6-8 years part-time programme.
Diverse opportunities exist for clinician-scientists and research-only scientists within the field of Psychiatry. Our team of multi-disciplinary researchers will provide supervision and guidance allowing successful independent research to be carried out.
2019 Honours and HDR students representing MAPrc at the annual In Her Shoes Conference. Students are provided opportunities to attend conferences, be on organising committees, and give presentations to the clinical community.

PhD Student Paige Gray speaking on her research at the 2019 Students of Brain Research (SOBR) symposium. SOBR is a social and academic network designed to connect brain research students across Victoria.

2019 Honours and HDR students having fun at the Annual MAPrc Christmas Party!