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Masters
and PhD postgraduate degrees by research may be pursued in the Department
of Genetics, part of the Faculty
of Science and Technology. Excellent facilities are available for
research in a wide range of areas including
the following: molecular population genetics, molecular phylogeny,
socio-biology and general evolutionary theory, ecological, quantitative
and conservation genetics, immunogenetics, cell and molecular biology and
gene delivery for effective gene therapy. The Department currently has
more than 20 postgraduate students carrying out research towards MSc and
PhD degrees. This research is supervised by the
Academic
Staff of the Department of Genetics. The
MSc and PhD are advanced research degrees and require the submission of a
thesis describing original research work carried out under supervision
over a minimum candidacy of eighteen months and three years, respectively.
Applicants normally have a Bachelor of
Science (Honours) Degree (or an equivalent degree) with a major in
Genetics, and an Honours Year score of H1 or a high-H2A. Candidates with a
mid-H2A score may be considered under some circumstances. The
degrees are usually undertaken on a full-time basis but may be available
on a part-time study basis. Candidates
are supplied with bench and desk space, including a lockable space. They
have access to computing facilities, including internet access and email
accounts, access to photocopying facilities both within the Department and
in the library, plus fax, and telephone. Candidates are expected to
outline their progress by presenting lunchtime seminars to the Department
on an annual basis. Students are encouraged to participate in the life of
the Department and to join a postgraduate student group that organises
informal seminars, discussions on issues of interest to Geneticists and
social functions. The Department of Genetics will attempt to provide
financial support to enable students to attend scientific conferences.
Research awards
available for postgraduate students include Australian Postgraduate
Awards, La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships and La
Trobe University Postgraduate Dean’s Scholarships. There are other
research awards available for International postgraduate students. Further
details of these, as well as the English language requirements and tuition
fees for international students, can be found in the university's
research
programs brochure. To
obtain a candidature and scholarship application kit for the MSc or PhD
degrees send an email to the Postgraduate
Coordinator.
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