Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences

Honours, Masters and Doctoral Forms

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BSc (Hons)

BSc Honours Proposal

  • Candidates must submit a research project proposal (Word 50KB) before starting any research.
  • Consult your supervisor prior to submitting the proposal.
  • Proposal will be reviewed by the Fourth Year Supervisor, it will be returned to the candidate if revisions are required.
  • Deadline: Printed copy to the Supervisor by the end of week three, semester one.

MSc

Thesis Statement

  • This is the first stage in developing a full thesis proposal.
  • Masters Thesis Statement Form (Word 40KB)
  • If you have not developed a tentative title indicate your area of interest and who you have talked to.
  • Submit a printed copy to the chair of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Approval of Registration

  • This form is to accompany the candidate's Research Proposal.
  • Masters Registration Form (Word 80KB)
  • Deadline: The University has a strict requirement: Submission of this application; if full-time, within two months of enrolment for the MSc thesis work; if part-time or if full-time and concurrently enrolled in thesis and course work, within four months.

Research Proposal

  • All candidates must submit a Research Proposal to the Chair of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Studies before commencing any research.
  • Masters Research Proposal Form (Word 50KB)
  • Consult your supervisor prior to submitting the proposal.
  • Proposal will be reviewed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, it will be returned to the candidate if revisions are required.

Progress Report

  • Complete the MSc Progress Report (Word 80KB)
  • Discuss with your Supervisor(s)
  • Submit to the Chair of the Biological Sciences Postgraduate Studies Committee
  • The Committee will ensure that it meets the requirements, then pass it to the Head of School for comments and signature.
  • Deadline: Progress reports are due on the first Monday in April and October each year, following enrolment in MSc part II.

Application for Suspension of Enrolment

  • Complete the form Application to Suspend Enrolment in MSc II (PDF 30KB)
  • Discuss with your Supervisor(s)
  • Submit to the Chair of the Biological Sciences Postgraduate Studies Committee
  • The Committee will ensure that it meets the requirements, then pass it to the College of Science.

PhD

How to apply for enrolment as a PhD candidate in the School of Biological Sciences

  1. Contact the School.
  2. If you have international entrance qualifications contact the International Office.
  3. Once School approval is granted, submit a PhD Application Form (Word 100KB).
  4. On completion of the application process you will be sent an enrolment offer and Statement of Fees.
  5. You must accept this offer and pay the fees to be enrolled.
  6. PhD students must re-enrol each year.

Approval of Registration

  • This form is to accompany the candidate's Research Proposal.
  • PhD Registration Form (Word 50KB)
  • Deadline:The University has a strict requirement: Submission of this application must be within six months of enrolment.

Research Proposal

Progress Report

  • Complete the PhD Progress Report (Word 80KB)
  • Discuss with your Supervisor(s)
  • Submit to the Chair of the Biological Sciences Postgraduate Studies Committee.
  • The Committee will ensure that it meets the requirements, then pass it to the Head of School for comments and signature.
  • Deadline: Reports are due on the first Monday in April and October each year, following completion and approval of the PhD proposal.