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Examine the biophysical and biochemical processes that keep the human body alive and functioning and how disturbances affect its health.

Undertake your own original research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions.

Throughout your honours year, you will gather the knowledge and skills required to kickstart your career as a researcher and/or professional in the field of physiology.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2023

32 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2023

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biomedical researcher
  • Biopharmaceutical scientist
  • In vivo biology scientist
  • Clinical pathologist
  • Research officer

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

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