About this honours subject area

Genetics is the science of biological inheritance and variation. Its fundamental principles are embraced by genomics, molecular genetics, 'Mendelian' genetics, epigenetics, cytogenetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. Genomics is a relatively new discipline that has been developed through the capacity of geneticists and genome scientists to generate very large data sets using by high-throughput DNA, RNA and protein technologies, and the need to determine the control of biological functions by informatics analysis of the large data sets generated. 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.

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

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

For further details about LIFE Honours, please get in touch with the honours coordinator, Dr. Sandro Fernandes Ataide. For more information on Genetics and Genomics you may also contact Dr. Emily Remnant.

Applying for Honours in Genetics and Genomics

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.