Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) - Infectious Diseases

The University of Sydney

The honours year in science is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's a unique opportunity for you to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice. An honours qualification in mathematics is not only well regarded in academia, but also in industry where a command of scientific thought processes are highly sought after. Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your subject area expertise. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area. Honours can be undertaken in any area of science, and involves designing a research program in your chosen area of interest in consultation with one or more supervisors. Your research program may include components in more than one area of science (eg. mathematics and biology) and depending on the nature of your project you may also have to undertake some courses in experimental design or complete technical training to use a particular piece of equipment.The honours year in infectious diseases provides you with the opportunity for full-time research on a proposed project supervised by a staff member expert in your selected field. Throughout your infectious diseases honours year you will receive guidance in research techniques by attending training programs covering experimental design, data analysis, written and oral communication and critical appraisal of the literature. In addition, you attend a supplementary seminar program to keep yourself informed and abreast of wider issues in infectious diseases. You might find yourself undertaking a project with a number of research groups including: Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunity group Cytomegalovirus Research Group Molecular Virology Research Group Pathobiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Cystic Fibrosis Group Mycobacterial Research Group Varicella Zoster Virus Research Group.

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