Students are able to specialise in their area of interest, while at the same time being exposed to other aspects of microbiology and parasitology through the seminar program and by writing a literature review. Honours can enroll directly in either an MSc or PhD program. Where supervision, facilities and space are available, students wishes will be met. Otherwise alternative possibilities will be discussed. On enrolment, each candidate will be assigned to a member of staff who will be responsible for supervision.
Shared supervision is possible and indeed encouraged.
Students who do not meet these requirements may be required to take a Postgraduate Diploma in Science or the MSc Qual. program. Programs normally begin on the first Monday in February or the second Monday in July. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate training in another Department may also be considered for a position in the Microbiology or Parasitology Honours program, provided that they can satisfy the Director of Studies and the Head of Department that their undergraduate studies provide an adequate background for the work proposed. Candidates who have completed the requirements for a BSc degree from another tertiary institution may also be granted admission to the Honours program, again provided that they can satisfy the Director of Studies and the Head of Department that they have completed studies in Microbiology or Parasitology equivalent to those described above for University of Queensland graduates. Students will be advised soon after 3rd level examination results are available whether they have been admitted to the program and their project supervisor.