Honours in the School of Medical Sciences
How Do I Apply ?
To be eligible for entry into an Honours Program you must have a minimum Credit average in 3rd year subjects, with a major in the discipline you wish to study in.
Check out the links below with the disciplines and the projects on offer, then visit the labs where the research is taking place. This step is vital - if you don’t talk about the project, you may find that you end up doing something that you weren’t expecting from the description in the booklet!
Download and complete the School of Medical Sciences Honours Application form. This form must be signed by the potential Honours supervisor and submitted along with a current academic transcript to the Honours Coordinator via School of Medical Sciences Office (Room 131a, Medical School North Building).
Students are strongly advised to complete the application process by the second week in December to ensure that they can be placed in a research area of their interest. Nonetheless, some Honours projects may still be available in January and students are still be able to apply for Honours in January.
Scholarships
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/honours/
The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of scholarships for students undertaking Honours programs. The School of Medical Sciences also offers several honours scholarhsips.
Dr. Ian Musgrave
ian.musgrave@adelaide.edu.au
School Honours Coordinator
Anatomical Sciences
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/anatomy/
The discipline of anatomical sciences encompasses the study of the morphology of the body at macroscopic and microscopic levels and illustrates how structure relates to function. A knowledge of anatomy provides the foundation for careers and research in medical, dental, and allied health professions.
Honours projects are available in:
Biological Anthropology & Comparative Anatomy Research Unit (BACARU)
The Biology of Mammalian Gametes Group
The Blood-Brain Barrier Group
For a detailed list of honour projects available in anatomical sciences click here
Honours in Human Anatomy
The Honours in Human Anatomy is a full time course over two semesters designed to give students an in depth knowledge of human gross anatomy. The course will be mainly taught by dissection of human cadaveric material, both in structured classes as well as a small research project. In the structured classes (70%) students will dissect the limbs, trunk and head/neck. The research project (30%) will typically be of a descriptive study of a structure or region.
For further information contact Chris Jones chris.jones@adelaide.edu.au
Pathology
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/pathology/
Pathology is the scientific study of disease. Without a clear understanding of the causes and mechanisms of disease there cannot be any effective treatment or prevention. It is the aim of pathology to provide us with this understanding. Pathology in the School of Medical Sciences provides a vibrant and supportive environment in which to study and undertake research into the scientific basis of disease.
Honours projects are available in:
Centre for Neurological Diseases
Extra-Cellular Matrix Group
Bone & Joint Research Laboratory (Pathology & IMVS)
The Adelaide Centre for Spinal Research (IMVS)
The Adelaide Centre for Forensic Research
For a detailed list of honour projects available in Pathology click here
Pharmacology
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/pharmacology/
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they interact with our body. Drugs may be used to improve health and quality of life, as medicines to treat and prevent diseases or, as a research tool, to further explore body functions. Pharmacology is both an experimental and clinical science that deals with all types of drugs - medicinal and recreational, legal and illegal, synthetic and naturally occurring, therapeutically beneficial medicines and potentially toxic substances.
Honours projects are available in:
Clinical Pharmacology
Drug Dependence
Pain
Molecular Toxicology
Receptor Pharmacology
For a detailed list of honour projects available in Pharmacology click here
Physiology
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mbs/research/physiology/
At the beginning of 2010 the Discipline of Physiology will be joining the School of Medical Sciences. For information regarding Physiology honours opportunities, please contact David Wilson.
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