Monash Biochemistry Student research handbook

The one-stop shop for research projects for;

Honours, BCH3990, Masters and PhD

Brand new online handbook!! Check it out now!

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2026 Biochemistry Research Project Booklet - 20082025-3

Honours info

Honours starting 2026 Semester 1 (Full-year Honours):

Eearly applications close on the 14th November 2025 for BSc students and BMS students.

Late Honours applications are possible (due end of January).

FAQ: What if I don't have my marks before the application date?

Answer: You can still apply even if you are still waiting for marks. Offers will be conditional on getting sufficient marks in your last semester of your degree.

Honours starting 2026 Semester 2:

Applications close in the May/June 2026 for BSc students and BMS students. Late Honours applications are possible TBD.

Fill in our new Expression Of Interest form here!

Need to find an Honours project fill in the EOI form? Got a question about eligibility? Fill in the EOI!

Email Michelle Dunstone (michelle.dunstone@monash.edu)

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BCH3990/Research in Action info

Available S1, S2 and summer semester

1) Find a project: Click on the Biochemistry Research handbook to find a project (see above 👆)

2) Enrol: Information about enrolling in BCH3990 or other Research in Action subjects can be found here: https://sites.google.com/monash.edu/research-in-action-3990-apply/home

More Info:

S1 coordinator: Max Cryle (max.cryle@monash.edu)

S2 coordinator: Andre Mu (andre.mu@monash.edu)

Summer semester coordinator and general enquiries: Adam Rose (adam.rose@monash.edu)

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Enrolling in Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Biochemistry

Step 1: Check your third-year marks.

See if you have an average > 70 for 24 points in relevant third year Science subjects. If you are not sure: contact Michelle (michelle.dunstone@monash.edu)

Step 2: Find a project using the project Handbook.

Find a lab head willing to supervise you***. Fill in this enrolment form and get the supervisor to sign the form

Step 3: Submit enrolment form to the unit coordinator

You need coordinator approval. Contact Michelle Dunstone

(michelle.dunstone@monash.edu)

Step 4: Formally apply using eAdmission

Click here for the link to the university eAdmission page

Application Closing Date

14th November, 2025

Late Honours applications are possible (due end of January 2026).

*** When you email lab heads, you need to provide your most recent academic transcript and a CV. The CV should contain the contact details for at least two people who are willing to act as referees (we recommend a TA for a third year subject and a workplace line manager or equivalent).

Enrolling in Biomedical Science Honours (BMS Hons) in Biochemistry

Step 1: Check your third-year marks.

See if you have an average > 70 for 24 points in relevant third year Biomed subjects or Science subjects. If you are not sure: contact Michelle (michelle.dunstone@monash.edu)