School of Marine and Tropical Biology > Disciplines > Zoology & Tropical Ecology > Zoology & Tropical Ecology Degrees

Honours in Marine and Tropical Biology

Honours programs in the School of Marine and Tropical Biology can be completed in the disciplines of:

Marine Biology
Aquaculture
Zoology
Tropical Plant Sciences
Ecology & Conservation.
Agricultural Science (from February 2009),

Overview

Our Honours Program provides students with their first opportunity for original scientific research. Staff that are world experts in their chosen field and experienced in Honours supervision enable students to conduct research at the cutting-edge of their chosen discipline. Our Honours program is internationally recognized as being a world-class research degree. Students work closely with staff in a mentor relationship.

For students wishing to continue studies in Australia (and some other parts of the world), excelling in the Honours program allows them to apply for direct entry to a PhD program.