Invitation to Students

Dear Student,

The Discipline of Pathology offers a number of areas of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). As you probably know, the Honours is a one-year course by research normally taken at the end of your third year. It is NOT necessary to have undertaken the two Cell Pathology Units in the Discipline of Pathology to undertake an Honours year in Pathology. It is an ideal opportunity for you to gauge your interest in a future career with a research component. However, even for those who do not contemplate a research career, the possession of a Honours degree embellishes a curriculum vitae.

The Honours degree allows closer contact with the academic and technical staff of the Discipline. Our recent Honours graduates seem to have enjoyed their year with us and we encourage them to maintain links with the Discipline in the future. During the year, students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge by attending seminars in other Disciplines and in other institutions, or even by participating in national conferences.