About this honours subject area

Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will further your understanding of the chemistry of life and the molecules that regulate living processes. This honours area emphasises projects that study how these molecules pass information and energy within and between cells, and from generation to generation, and how these processes impact form and function. As part of the LIFE honours course, you’ll undertake an original project under the guidance of expert academic supervisors, developing advanced technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. The LIFE honours course is strongly recommended for any student wishing to enter a research career or undertake further work leading to a higher degree.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology honours projects are available to any student graduated with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or >12 credit points of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology units plus a major in a related area of life science.

Unit of study requirements for LIFE Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: completion of 36 credit points of project work and 12 credit points of advanced coursework. 

For further details about LIFE Honours and for general information on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, please get in touch with the honours coordinator, Dr. Sandro Fernandes Ataide.

Applying for Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Application to Honours is a two-step process. You first submit an Expression of Interest for a supervisor and project to the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, then apply for admission through the Faculty of Science.

1. You can search for a supervisor and browse available projects on the EoI portal link
2. If your Expression of Interest (EoI) is accepted by the supervisor, you will receive an email and PDF confirmation of supervision for your nominated Honours project.
3. After your EoI is approved by your supervisor, you will receive an acknowledgment email which you should attach to your application - see applying for honours.
4. You will be notified of your confirmed supervisor shortly after EoI’s close. Late applications for available supervisors will be considered in the order received.