Science Research Project units

Available science research units
How to enrol

We encourage our undergraduate students to gain early exposure to research. Our science research project units enable you to develop research skills and discover new knowledge.

You will be able to work with experienced research staff on a research project. The skills you gain in academic research – to reason and reflect, to think critically, to analyse data and to communicate ideas verbally and in writing – will serve you well whether you decide to take on a research degree or go straight to the workplace.

We offer a number of research project units within our science degrees. They normally involve an individual research project in a discipline relating to a major area of study, conducted under supervision, and may involve field or laboratory work. You must maintain regular contact with your supervisor(s) and unit coordinator.

Available science research units:

  • BCH3990 Action in biochemistry research project*
  • BIO3990 Biology in action research project
  • CHM2990 Introductory chemical research project
  • CHM3980 Chemistry overseas research project (by invitation only)
  • CHM3990 Chemistry project
  • DEV3990 Action in anatomy and developmental biology research project*
  • EAE3000 Earth, atmosphere and environment research project
  • FIT3161 Computer science project 1
  • FIT3162 Computer science project 2
  • GEN3990 Genetics in action research project
  • HUP3990 Human pathology in action research project*
  • IMM3990 Immunology in action research project*
  • MIC3990 Action in microbiology research project*
  • MTH3000 Mathematics research project level 3
  • PHA3990 Action in pharmacology research project*
  • PHS2350 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 1
  • PHS2360 Physics and astronomy introductory research project 2
  • PHS3350 Physics and astronomy research project 1
  • PHS3360 Physics and astronomy research project 2
  • PHY3990 Action in physiology research project*
  • SCI1015 Research first project (S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) students only)
  • SCI3990 Science in action research project

Note: SCI3990 Science in action research project is offered at Clayton and Malaysia. You should apply for and undertake the SCI3990 unit in Australia if you have a research interest that falls outside the scope of other undergraduate research areas, or covers two or more areas. This may include internal Monash University projects science education and employment. Alternatively, if you wish to undertake a research project with an external industry partner you can undertake the unit. Please contact the unit co-ordinator for more details.

For availability of research project units over summer semester and the closing dates please refer to the Science summer semester web page.

Please note that you require permission of the research unit co-ordinator and Faculty of Science to enrol in more than 30 points (including the research unit) in semester 1 or 2, or to enrol in additional summer unit/s with the research unit.

How to enrol

Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Genetics, Mathematics, Physics and astronomy, Research first project and Science in Action research units:

  • To enrol in one of these science research project units you need written permission from the unit coordinator. You must meet the unit pre-requisites, which requires a high academic standard, and approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources
  • You can download and complete the Research Project Approval form. This form needs to include your project and supervisor and must be signed by the unit co-ordinator
  • Submit your completed Research Project Approval form by completing an online enrolment amendment form.

*Anatomy and developmental biology, Biochemistry, Human pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology research units:

  • To enrol in one of these science research project units you apply online.
  • Application process:  You must meet the unit pre-requisites, which requires a high academic standard, and find a supervisor and research project (which your department convenor can help with). Then apply online for the relevant semester.
  • You will be contacted regarding the outcome of your application. If approved, Science Student Services will email you about your enrolment.