Current students

The information below provides an overview of the majors and units offered by the School of Biological Sciences, as well as links to selected resources for current students.

Please direct any queries to the relevant Unit Coordinator.

Course and Unit Information

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Summer and Winter Research Scholarships

Summer and winter research scholarships (also called vacation scholarships) are run over the summer and winter breaks. If you're interested in a research career or furthering your studies through an honours program, this is a great opportunity to get ahead over the holidays.

Information about research scholarships in the School of Biological Sciences:

  • Two advertisement rounds will occur each year, with applications opening typically during May for the Winter research scholarships, and September for the Summer research scholarships.
  • Student projects run for 2 to 4 weeks and come with a stipend of between $200 and $500 per week.
  • Selection is based on academic achievement and opportunity.

Please refer to the following scholarship website for specific details of available projects:
https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/summer-winter

*Please note the next vacation scholarship round for the School of Biological Sciences TBA

For more information email: sci-biol-enquiries@monash.edu

Safety

Campus Based

All undergraduate students must watch the Student OH&S Induction video and read the Students in Labs guide before arriving on campus or working in laboratories.

More information is available on the OH&S Website.

Field Based

All undergraduate students participating in any School field trips must read the OH&S Off-Campus Activities safety guidelines before the trip - select either 'Rural/Remote' or 'Urban' activities as appropriate.