Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) - Physiology

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.Physiology is the study of how the various tissues and organs of the body work to support life and grow. Undertaking studies in physiology will advance your understanding of how the body works, which is often of practical relevance in clinical medicine. If you are considering a career as a research scientist in the area of physiology, then the honours year in physiology is an essential first step in exploring your research potential. In the honours year, you undertake an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor from the Discipline of Physiology and a number of coursework units. In the honours year, you undertake an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor from the Discipline of Physiology and a number of coursework units. Your research project will normally be part of a larger academic project within the discipline, and focus on a specialised aspect of physiology. There are a number of projects and labs that cater for a wide range of interests. You may become part of one of the following labs: auditory neuroscience, blood cell development, cardiovascular neuroscience, human reproduction, muscle cell function, vision, among others.

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