B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychopharmacology)
Summary
- Research + Coursework
- One year, Full time
Introduction
The Honours program at the Department of Psychiatry (Austin Hospital) involves advanced course work and a research project.
The Advanced Coursework subject consists of a lecture series held during March, April and May which is designed to provide the student with an understanding of a range of biological concepts central to the understanding and treatment of various psychiatric disorders.
The Research Project subject requires the students to undertake an original supervised project providing the student with valuable research skills.
Course Structure
Honours course comprises a Research Project subject and an Advanced Course work subject. These subjects with their relative weightings are as follows:
- Advanced Course work subject 40%
- Research Project subject 60%
Advanced Course Work Subject
- Short answer examination based on lecture series (15% of Honours mark) to be held in June.
- An essay of up to 5000 words based on a specific research area (20% of Honours mark) submitted in August.
Research Project Subject
- A thesis (research report) of up to 10,000 words to be submitted early November (40% of total Honours mark).
- Literature review (10% of Honours mark) submitted in May forms part of the thesis but is marked separately.
- An oral presentation of the research project (15 mins followed by 10 mins of question time) (10% of Honours mark).
- A 30 min oral examination in defense of the thesis (5% of Honours mark).
Hurdle Assessment
Students enrolled in Honours need to obtain a minimum of 65% for both the Research Project subject and the Advanced Course work subject. Students enrolled in the Honours program must also attend weekly departmental seminars / Journal Club and make presentations at these seminars.
Selection Criteria
- In addition to satisfying the Faculty of Science entry requirements students interested in entering the Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology Honours program need to obtain a high H2A grade or better in 300 level science subjects relevant to medical research.
Course Dates, Times and Location
Dates:
- This course commences on the last Monday in February and finishes on the second Friday of November. There is no mid year intake.
Times:
- No specific times.
- However, this particular Honours program can only be undertaken on a full time basis.
Location:
- Department of Psychiatry - Austin Hospital, Level 10, Sir Lance Townsend Building, Austin Hospital
Further Information
If you require further information about this Honours program please contact:
A/Prof Trevor Norman
Course Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry - Austin Hospital
Level 10, Sir Lance Townsend Building,
Austin Hospital
Heidelberg, Vic 3084
T: +61 3 9496 5511
F: +61 3 9459 0821
E: trevorrn@ unimelb.edu.au