Honours Information

Research a dirty word? NO! If you were buying a new car, you would research the mileage, the engine capacity, warranty and insurance among other things. We research everyday so why not make a career out of it? The obvious place to start a research career is Honours.

What is Honours?

An undergraduate Honours degree is an intensive year of study designed to enhance the research skills of undergraduate students. Normally only available to those students with an outstanding undergraduate academic record, the degree provides a pathway to further higher degree research, a research career or a competitive edge when applying for future employment. Some other benefits of Honours include being mentored by supervisors who are considered international leaders in their field, integrating with other researchers in research groups, having the option to publish your work in scientific journals and the ability to attend conferences to present your research findings.

I’m interested, what should I do?

Follow the steps below to find out more information:

Read the Handbook for Prospective Honours Students [pdf 88kb]
Make an appointment with your Honours Coordinator to discuss potential projects or project areas
Check out the research being conducted within the School of Health Sciences and the academic staff involved in each research area
When you have found your area/project of interest, talk to potential supervisors about possible projects
Download and complete the University of Wollongong Undergraduate Course Application form
The School of Health Sciences Internal Honours Enrolment Form is currently being revised.
Submit your completed forms at HBS Central by Friday 30 September 2011