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.
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)
compared.edu.au
Events
See all events
7 April
International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program
Stories
See all stories
UQ people
What’s it like to be a first-year med student?
3-minute read
Stories
See all storiesUQ people
What’s it like to be a first-year med student?
3-minute read
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
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Research Project in Biomedical Sciences
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.