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Develop advanced understanding of animal physiology and health through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in animal physiology and health and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within animal physiology and health and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in animal physiology and health and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Biochemistry and cell biology","code":"MJRH-BCH01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of biochemistry and cell biology through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in biochemistry and cell biology and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within biochemistry and cell biology and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in biochemistry and cell biology and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Chemistry","code":"MJRH-CHE01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of chemistry through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in chemistry and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within chemistry and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in chemistry and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Computer science","code":"MJRH-CSC01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of computer science through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in computer science and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within computer science and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in computer science and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Environment and genetics","code":"MJRH-ENV01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of the environment and ecological and evolutionary genetics through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in environmental science and ecological and evolutionary genetics and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology","code":"MJRH-HBS01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Mathematics","code":"MJRH-MAT01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of mathematics through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in mathematics and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within mathematics and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in mathematics and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Microbiology","code":"MJRH-MIC01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of microbiology through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in microbiology and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within microbiology and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in microbiology and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Physics","code":"MJRH-PHY01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of physics through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in physics and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within physics and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in physics and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Science education","code":"MJRH-SCI01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of science education through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in science education and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within science education and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in science education and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]},{"name":"Statistics","code":"MJRH-STA01","description":"
Develop advanced understanding of statistics through our Honours degree. This major is designed for students who wish to explore sophisticated topics in statistics and develop practical expertise to solve an original research question in this field.<\/p>\n
You will engage with high-level topics within statistics and acquire a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical elements in this field. You will gain essential practical experience by undertaking an original research project under the supervision of a La Trobe academic. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with professional skills that are indispensable for a successful career in statistics and related sectors, or to pursue postgraduate studies.<\/p>","streams":["honours"]}], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "2 February 2026, Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "1 year full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "
Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Science by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond.<\/p>
You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances.<\/p>
Honours in science gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines:<\/p>
Projects are available at the Melbourne Bundoora campus and at external research institutes such as the Baker Institute and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.<\/p>
By completing Honours, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You'll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and presenting your findings to scientific audiences. You'll also gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Masters level or, for outstanding achievers, direct entry into a PhD.<\/p>
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