Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Undertake your own original research project in the field of anatomy 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Anatomy field of study

An honours year in this major allows you to work as part of one of the largest archaeological science research groups in Australia.

Plan, research and produce a substantial project on globally significant issues such as human evolution and dispersal, the development of civilisation and human-environment relationships, and develop your critical analysis, communication and research skills. Research seminars will provide you with advanced level knowledge of archaeological science theory, methodology and practice.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Archaeological Science is designed to complement undergraduate study and together fulfill the minimum qualification for professional entry to archaeology for science-based students, as well as research-based higher degrees.

See the Archaeological Science field of study

Examine the chemical basis of life and explore the molecular events controlling the growth and development of cells and organisms in all living things.

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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology field of study

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, an honours year in bioinformatics allows you to plan, research and produce a substantial project in topics such as emerging problems in biochemistry, molecular biology, genomics and proteomics.

You'll 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. Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Bioinformatics field of study

Undertake your own original research project into physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, developmental biology, human genetics, neuroscience, human immunology or infectious diseases in a biomedical sciences honours year.

See the Biomedical Science field of study

An honours year in biophysics allows you to plan, research and produce a substantial project into topics such as molecular processes, biomolecular structure and function, or cellular and membrane biophysics.

See the Biophysics field of study

Demonstrate your understanding of how cellular, genetic and evolutionary processes affect everyday life.

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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Cell Biology field of study

Be prepared for the future of chemistry and all it entails with this forward-thinking major. You'll learn about synthetic and polymer chemistry, computational and surface chemistry, and how they apply in our ever-changing world.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

This program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for the educational relevance of its chemistry content.

See the Chemistry field of study

Examine the intricate relationship between climate, coastal systems and marine environments to solve complex challenges facing our oceans.

In this field of study, you'll take on an independent research project under the guidance of one of Australia’s leading marine researchers.

You'll design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing a methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing and defending your conclusions.

Gain practical experience by undertaking field work at UQ’s Heron Island Research Station on the southern Great Barrier Reef or UQ’s Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Coastal and Ocean Science field of study

Undertake your own original research project into topics such as computer systems, human-computer interaction, algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence, computer networks and information security.

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you'll 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. Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Computer Science field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Developmental Biology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Drug Design and Development field of study

Choose from courses about earth systems, mineral and rock analysis, and practical field mapping, or more advanced courses covering geophysics, geochemistry and subsurface modelling.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Earth Science field of study

Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today.

Demonstrate your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments by undertaking your own research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. 

Apply your expertise to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity.

You will 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

Depending on the nature of your research project, you may also conduct fieldwork in a range of rainforest, outback or marine environments.

See the Ecology and Conservation Biology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Entomology field of study

Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia’s highest ranked university for research in environmental sciences.

Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading environmental researchers.

You'll 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.

Depending on your project, you'll also undertake fieldwork in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Environmental Science field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Evolutionary Biology field of study

Food science covers the physical nature and chemical composition of food to enable us to understand how and why food behaves under different conditions of processing and storage.

We use this information to improve the safety and quality of food as well as extend the range of products available.

The science of nutrition studies the effects of dietary nutrients on growth, development, health and well-being in the population. It also examines the psychological, sociological and cultural factors which influence food choice, with a particular focus on the consequences for health.

As part of your Honours year, you'll complete either a research or industry focused project.

See the Food Science and Nutrition field of study

Food technology combines the basic chemical and biological sciences and their application to the quality, safety, nutritive value, processing and storage of food.

It is based in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, and biometry, and is the science underpinning the food industry – the largest manufacturing industry in Australia.

Research honours students will have the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular aspect of their chosen food and its manufacturing process by completing either a research focused or industry focused project.

See the Food Technology field of study

Increasingly, doctors and scientists use genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent and cure illnesses.

You'll learn how genetic information can contribute to understanding disease and lead to the development of personalised medicine

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Genetics field of study

Genomics is the analysis of the structure and functional potential of genomes (single organisms to entire communities) facilitated by DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.

It involves the sequencing, assembly and annotation of genomes for comparative, evolutionary and ecological studies.

See the Genomics field of study

Explore the study of spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena at local, national and global scales.

You'll learn about physical and human geography, and how to apply geographical information science.

Under the honours program, the emphasis is on the study of processes that create and sustain the physical environment, and on techniques for the collection and analysis of spatial information.

See the Geographical Science field of study

Harness the human immune system to prevent, treat and cure diseases.

Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading researchers who work in laboratories where current medical breakthroughs are taking place.

You'll 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Immunology field of study

Field activity and study combine to make this an exciting major.

You'll use ecology, zoology, botany and genetics to examine aquatic life in ecosystems from the ocean to wetlands, and learn about ecological and environmental protection strategies.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Marine Biology field of study

This major focuses on providing you with highly relevant and specialised skills in mathematics through to advanced level coursework and an honours research thesis.

You'll complete compulsory courses in your choice of fields, including algebra, physics, financial mathematics, calculus, number theory and statistics.

In addition to your coursework, you'll complete a year-long honours research thesis. This involves choosing a relevant topic, applying appropriate research methodologies and presenting your conclusions in both a written thesis and oral presentation.

See the Mathematics field of study

Study in this increasingly important area and you'll learn about immune recognition, vaccine design, infectious disease, microbial biotechnology and parasitology.

You'll also understand the importance of microbiology in environmental, agricultural and industrial settings.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Microbiology field of study

Nanotechnology is the ability to manipulate individual atoms, molecules and groups of molecules to produce the smallest human-made objects.

As a new frontier of science, it is receiving worldwide attention.

See the Nanotechnology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Neuroscience field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Parasitology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Pharmacology field of study

Undertake this field of study and you can choose to concentrate on theoretical or experimental studies, such as the nature of time or the origin of the universe.

Or you may decide to apply your knowledge to practical areas and develop advanced materials, electronic and optical devices. The flexibility is yours.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Physics field of study

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.

See the Physiology field of study

Plant sciences are among the most relevant scientific disciplines today.

Using a variety of approaches, plant scientists address two of the most important problems facing humankind, global warming and dependency on fossil fuels, by applying the production of biofuels from plant origin to the use of plants in carbon sequestration.

Plant scientists need to understand how plants work from molecules to ecosystems to improve the production of food, pharmaceuticals and timber, control diseases, pests and noxious weeds, allow plants to cope with drought, salinity and pollutants, and design new plants for innovative purposes such as biofactories.

An honours year in plant science will allow you to further develop your research skills under the guidance of leading teachers and academics at UQ Gatton's specialist facilities.

See the Plant Science field of study

Build on your knowledge of how people behave, think and feel by examining brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development, social behaviour and the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviour.

You'll complete a combination of compulsory courses, focusing on specialised areas of psychology and preparing you for academic research.

A year-long honours research thesis is the major component of this program. Choose between an individual or team project, in which you will develop a relevant topic, apply methodologies and present your written conclusions.

See the Psychology field of study

Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.

It is founded upon a multidisciplinary understanding of health that allows you to explore and examine the basis of disease and well-being by considering the vagaries of human behaviour, the physical environment, the socio-economic and cultural determinants of health, and the systems of health care management.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Public Health field of study

Learn through theory and practice how to apply the tools of modern statistics to real-world scientific problems.

Examples include the improvement of medical treatments through better experimental design, and the use of meteorological data to assess drought conditions.

Students undertake a research project and advanced level courses in mathematics, statistics, and probability theory.

See the Statistics field of study

Gain the scientific knowledge, practical skills and industry insights to lead the shift toward more resilient and sustainable food systems.

Benefit from both urban and rural perspectives on agriculture, learn from world-leading experts, and gain hands-on experience in the diverse environments of South East Queensland.

Examine how agricultural systems, environmental resources and rural communities adapt to climate change, and develop skills to optimise approaches that balance productivity, social equity and sustainability.

Focusing on systems thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and alignment with industry sustainability goals, you’ll be well-prepared for driving innovation in future food systems.

With strong industry partnerships and practical experience, you’ll graduate with advanced skills in sustainable agriculture—ready for roles in consultancy, sustainability and resource management.

See the Sustainable Agriculture field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Wildlife Biology field of study

This field of study offers incredible scope, with the opportunity to choose from courses that cover areas including climate change biology, insect science, physiology, fish and aquaculture, marine biology and mathematical modelling.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Zoology field of study

Undertake your own original research project in the field of anatomy 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Anatomy field of study

An honours year in this major allows you to work as part of one of the largest archaeological science research groups in Australia.

Plan, research and produce a substantial project on globally significant issues such as human evolution and dispersal, the development of civilisation and human-environment relationships, and develop your critical analysis, communication and research skills. Research seminars will provide you with advanced level knowledge of archaeological science theory, methodology and practice.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Archaeological Science is designed to complement undergraduate study and together fulfill the minimum qualification for professional entry to archaeology for science-based students, as well as research-based higher degrees.

See the Archaeological Science field of study

Examine the chemical basis of life and explore the molecular events controlling the growth and development of cells and organisms in all living things.

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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology field of study

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, an honours year in bioinformatics allows you to plan, research and produce a substantial project in topics such as emerging problems in biochemistry, molecular biology, genomics and proteomics.

You'll 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. Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Bioinformatics field of study

Undertake your own original research project into physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, developmental biology, human genetics, neuroscience, human immunology or infectious diseases in a biomedical sciences honours year.

See the Biomedical Science field of study

An honours year in biophysics allows you to plan, research and produce a substantial project into topics such as molecular processes, biomolecular structure and function, or cellular and membrane biophysics.

See the Biophysics field of study

Demonstrate your understanding of how cellular, genetic and evolutionary processes affect everyday life.

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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Cell Biology field of study

Be prepared for the future of chemistry and all it entails with this forward-thinking major. You'll learn about synthetic and polymer chemistry, computational and surface chemistry, and how they apply in our ever-changing world.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

This program is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for the educational relevance of its chemistry content.

See the Chemistry field of study

Examine the intricate relationship between climate, coastal systems and marine environments to solve complex challenges facing our oceans.

In this field of study, you'll take on an independent research project under the guidance of one of Australia’s leading marine researchers.

You'll design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing a methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing and defending your conclusions.

Gain practical experience by undertaking field work at UQ’s Heron Island Research Station on the southern Great Barrier Reef or UQ’s Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Coastal and Ocean Science field of study

Undertake your own original research project into topics such as computer systems, human-computer interaction, algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence, computer networks and information security.

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you'll 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. Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Computer Science field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Developmental Biology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Drug Design and Development field of study

Choose from courses about earth systems, mineral and rock analysis, and practical field mapping, or more advanced courses covering geophysics, geochemistry and subsurface modelling.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Earth Science field of study

Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today.

Demonstrate your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments by undertaking your own research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. 

Apply your expertise to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity.

You will 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

Depending on the nature of your research project, you may also conduct fieldwork in a range of rainforest, outback or marine environments.

See the Ecology and Conservation Biology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Entomology field of study

Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia’s highest ranked university for research in environmental sciences.

Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading environmental researchers.

You'll 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.

Depending on your project, you'll also undertake fieldwork in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Environmental Science field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Evolutionary Biology field of study

Food science covers the physical nature and chemical composition of food to enable us to understand how and why food behaves under different conditions of processing and storage.

We use this information to improve the safety and quality of food as well as extend the range of products available.

The science of nutrition studies the effects of dietary nutrients on growth, development, health and well-being in the population. It also examines the psychological, sociological and cultural factors which influence food choice, with a particular focus on the consequences for health.

As part of your Honours year, you'll complete either a research or industry focused project.

See the Food Science and Nutrition field of study

Food technology combines the basic chemical and biological sciences and their application to the quality, safety, nutritive value, processing and storage of food.

It is based in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, and biometry, and is the science underpinning the food industry – the largest manufacturing industry in Australia.

Research honours students will have the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular aspect of their chosen food and its manufacturing process by completing either a research focused or industry focused project.

See the Food Technology field of study

Increasingly, doctors and scientists use genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent and cure illnesses.

You'll learn how genetic information can contribute to understanding disease and lead to the development of personalised medicine

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Genetics field of study

Genomics is the analysis of the structure and functional potential of genomes (single organisms to entire communities) facilitated by DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.

It involves the sequencing, assembly and annotation of genomes for comparative, evolutionary and ecological studies.

See the Genomics field of study

Explore the study of spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena at local, national and global scales.

You'll learn about physical and human geography, and how to apply geographical information science.

Under the honours program, the emphasis is on the study of processes that create and sustain the physical environment, and on techniques for the collection and analysis of spatial information.

See the Geographical Science field of study

Harness the human immune system to prevent, treat and cure diseases.

Take on an independent research project under the guidance of leading researchers who work in laboratories where current medical breakthroughs are taking place.

You'll 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.

Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

See the Immunology field of study

Field activity and study combine to make this an exciting major.

You'll use ecology, zoology, botany and genetics to examine aquatic life in ecosystems from the ocean to wetlands, and learn about ecological and environmental protection strategies.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Marine Biology field of study

This major focuses on providing you with highly relevant and specialised skills in mathematics through to advanced level coursework and an honours research thesis.

You'll complete compulsory courses in your choice of fields, including algebra, physics, financial mathematics, calculus, number theory and statistics.

In addition to your coursework, you'll complete a year-long honours research thesis. This involves choosing a relevant topic, applying appropriate research methodologies and presenting your conclusions in both a written thesis and oral presentation.

See the Mathematics field of study

Study in this increasingly important area and you'll learn about immune recognition, vaccine design, infectious disease, microbial biotechnology and parasitology.

You'll also understand the importance of microbiology in environmental, agricultural and industrial settings.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Microbiology field of study

Nanotechnology is the ability to manipulate individual atoms, molecules and groups of molecules to produce the smallest human-made objects.

As a new frontier of science, it is receiving worldwide attention.

See the Nanotechnology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Neuroscience field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Parasitology field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Pharmacology field of study

Undertake this field of study and you can choose to concentrate on theoretical or experimental studies, such as the nature of time or the origin of the universe.

Or you may decide to apply your knowledge to practical areas and develop advanced materials, electronic and optical devices. The flexibility is yours.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Physics field of study

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.

See the Physiology field of study

Plant sciences are among the most relevant scientific disciplines today.

Using a variety of approaches, plant scientists address two of the most important problems facing humankind, global warming and dependency on fossil fuels, by applying the production of biofuels from plant origin to the use of plants in carbon sequestration.

Plant scientists need to understand how plants work from molecules to ecosystems to improve the production of food, pharmaceuticals and timber, control diseases, pests and noxious weeds, allow plants to cope with drought, salinity and pollutants, and design new plants for innovative purposes such as biofactories.

An honours year in plant science will allow you to further develop your research skills under the guidance of leading teachers and academics at UQ Gatton's specialist facilities.

See the Plant Science field of study

Build on your knowledge of how people behave, think and feel by examining brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development, social behaviour and the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviour.

You'll complete a combination of compulsory courses, focusing on specialised areas of psychology and preparing you for academic research.

A year-long honours research thesis is the major component of this program. Choose between an individual or team project, in which you will develop a relevant topic, apply methodologies and present your written conclusions.

See the Psychology field of study

Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.

It is founded upon a multidisciplinary understanding of health that allows you to explore and examine the basis of disease and well-being by considering the vagaries of human behaviour, the physical environment, the socio-economic and cultural determinants of health, and the systems of health care management.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Public Health field of study

Learn through theory and practice how to apply the tools of modern statistics to real-world scientific problems.

Examples include the improvement of medical treatments through better experimental design, and the use of meteorological data to assess drought conditions.

Students undertake a research project and advanced level courses in mathematics, statistics, and probability theory.

See the Statistics field of study

Gain the scientific knowledge, practical skills and industry insights to lead the shift toward more resilient and sustainable food systems.

Benefit from both urban and rural perspectives on agriculture, learn from world-leading experts, and gain hands-on experience in the diverse environments of South East Queensland.

Examine how agricultural systems, environmental resources and rural communities adapt to climate change, and develop skills to optimise approaches that balance productivity, social equity and sustainability.

Focusing on systems thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and alignment with industry sustainability goals, you’ll be well-prepared for driving innovation in future food systems.

With strong industry partnerships and practical experience, you’ll graduate with advanced skills in sustainable agriculture—ready for roles in consultancy, sustainability and resource management.

See the Sustainable Agriculture field of study

Students who undertake Honours will be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-dependent manner.

Students will be able to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret results.

See the Wildlife Biology field of study

This field of study offers incredible scope, with the opportunity to choose from courses that cover areas including climate change biology, insect science, physiology, fish and aquaculture, marine biology and mathematical modelling.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

See the Zoology field of study