Research programs
The Department currently has more than 20 postgraduate students and numerous post-doctoral research fellows. The Department is home to leading research groups in the following areas:
Current programs and coordinators
Facilities
Besides sophisticated research laboratories, the Department is well supported with general facilities including fluorescence microscopy, darkroom, GPS room, electronic and IT workshop, constant temperature rooms and vehicles. The Department maintains several hectares of fenced reserve in easy walking distance, with aviary and macropod colonies. This is in close proximity to the University’s 100 hectare Wildlife Reserve. The Department also has access to a modern 150 room animal house capable of holding a diverse range of organisms.
What can I study?
We offer Master of Science and PhD programs by research. We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Science, consisting of both coursework and research.
What do I need for entry?
| Domestic students entry information | International students entry information |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science | Postgraduate Diploma in Science |
| Master of Applied Science | (Master's not offered in 2009) |
| PhD | PhD |
To gain entry into any of the above courses, you must seek advice from individual program coordinators (see Current programs above) or potential supervisors (see Our staff for profiles or download our Staff research activities (PDF 96KB) flyer).
Email enquiries to the Postgraduate Coordinator: f.bird@latrobe.edu.au or by post to:
Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Zoology
La Trobe University
Bundoora Victoria 3086
Australia
