This is an "apprenticeship" into the world of scientific research. By undertaking Honours you will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-independent manner. You  will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results. You will be confident not only in speaking publicly about science, but also communicating with other scientists about their work. You will be able to write scientific reports and read the scientific literature. You will appreciate seminars, spanning a range of science beyond the scope of your own work.

Bronwyn Galletly - Marine Science

 "During honours I was able to learn a whole host of new skills, meet fellow Honours and PhD students, and academics both domestic and international. I enjoyed honours as it gave me an understanding of how research really happens from the beginning of an idea through to writing up a paper."

Julia Cremer - Molecular Plant Sciences

"Honours provided me with the opportunity to become a full fledged member of the scientific community, not only by enabling me to develop invaluable practical laboratory skills and scientific expertise in my field, but also by improving my capacity for independent thought. The Honours year is a steep learning curve, which forms a solid bridge between undergraduate studies and postgraduate research and employment opportunities."

Richard Allen - Marine Science

 "Honours was fantastic. I found that honours gave me a huge amount of freedom, compared to undergrad course work. I got to choose an area of science that interested me, and got to investigate it hands-on. I learnt many valuable skills that I can apply to any career I choose in the future. I'd recommend honours to anybody who wants a challenging, highly rewarding, fun extension of the undergrad degree."