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Qualification:
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Veterinary Biology
Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Duration:
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
The Honours course aims to train students for independent research as well as to provide advanced or broadening studies within the student's chosen field. A wide range of disciplines is available for study: it includes anatomy, bacteriology, biochemistry, embryology, epidemiology, histology, immunology, nutrition, parasitology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, virology, and clinical sciences.
Further details of the Honours course and areas of study can be obtained from the Chair of the Honours Subcommittee.
An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Students enrolled in veterinary science may, at the completion of third year, apply to undertake an additional year of honours-level studies in an aspect of veterinary science.
Honours-level studies in Veterinary Biology are also open to students who have completed a science degree at a satisfactory level either at Murdoch University or another tertiary institution and who wish to undertake advanced studies and gain experience in one of the several disciplines in Veterinary Biology.
English competence.
Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications can be made online at
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/OnlineApplications
For more information see here
The principal component of the Honours course is a research project and thesis. This project is selected in consultation with the student's supervisor and must have the approval of the School Committee. Students will also be expected to undertake guided reading intended to broaden their area of expertise in topics other than those directly related to the specific area of the research topic. In certain cases, depending upon previous academic background and experience, students may be expected to attend relevant lectures and practical classes of units or unit components when these are available. Two seminars will be presented by each student, an introductory seminar on the thesis topic and a final seminar on the project results.
Students taking the honours year should enrol in
VET4009 Honours Thesis in Veterinary Biology -- 24 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, Y-internal, Y-external
(24 points full-time or 12 points part-time)
Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.
Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.