Student Information

The Centre’s key participants currently supervise 18 Honours students and 70 PhD candidates.  Our graduates are in high demand in the private biotechnology sector, as well as research centres both in Australia and overseas.   

The Centre is committed to training excellence and welcomes enquiries from potential Honours and Postgraduate students. 

0. Why study stem cells?
0. What projects are available?
0. What are the Honours program entry requirements, and how do I apply?
0. What are the Postgraduate (PhD/MAsters) program entry requirements, and how do I apply?
0. I'm a 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate. Can I gain some work experience at the Centre?
0. What is postgraduate study like at the Centre?
0. Useful Links

Why study stem cells?

Stem cells are one of the most exciting and fastest growing areas of research. The reason for their great interest is that they have the potential to give rise to all different cell types in the body such as heart, lungs and bone, providing great possibilities in the areas of reparative and regenerative medicine. 

What projects are available?

Annually, a guide to the Honours and PhD projects available is published by the Centre.  Other projects may be available by negotiation with the potential Supervisor. Please read the information about our research areas, and contact the appropriate group leader for further information.  Alternatively, please contact the Manager for any general enquiries.

Download our 2010 Honours, Masters & PhD Guide>>

What are the Honours program entry requirements, and how do I apply?

Entry requirements
Students from all Universities, that hold a science degree [BSc, BBiotech, BHealthSci, BVetSci etc.] or a medical degree [MBBS] with a grade average of a Credit level or above in appropriate 3rd year level subjects are eligible to apply.  Graduates of other degrees may be eligible based on the type of project involved [eg. BMath(statistics)].  Students can enrol through both the Faculties of Science and Health Science.

More information can be found in our 2010 Honours, Masters & PhD Guide>>

How to apply
After deciding on a project and contacting the Supervisor, students should complete an application form
**Applications close each November**

Honours Contact:

Leanne Srpek
Medical School North, Level 6
Telephone: +61 8 8303 4482
Fax: +61 8 8303 4099
Email

What are the Postgraduate (PhD/Masters) program entry requirements, and how do I apply? 

Download our 2010 Honours, Masters & PhD Guide>>

Entry requirements
Students typically hold a either a IA or IIA Honours degree in sciences [BSc(Hons), BBiotech(Hons), BHealthSci(Hons), BVetSci(Hons) etc.] or a medical degree [MBBS(Hons)] to qualify for the PhD program.

How to apply
Once a student has found an appropriate project and Supervisor(s), they together prepare a project outline for a scholarship application (submitted in September/October). 

Postgraduate scholarships 
PhD/Masters students at the Centre are eligible for some or all of the following stipends:

0. Australian Postgraduate Awards
0. University of Adelaide Postgraduate Scholarships
0. Royal Adelaide Hospital (Dawes)
0. National Health and Medical Research Council
0. Colgate Betty Fanning (Dental Materials, Periodontal Regeneration, Bone Regeneration or Stem Cell Research)
0. Northern Communities Health Foundation (Intellectual Disability)
0. Pork CRC (Nutrition, genetics, reproduction)

There are also a number of other medical research foundations.  Further information on these and other scholarships available to Postgraduates may be obtained from the University of Adelaide Scholarships Office.

Postgraduate Contact:

Ms Leanne Srpek
Medical School North, Level 6
Telephone: +61 8 8303 4482
Fax: +61 8 8303 4099
Email

I'm a 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate. Can I gain some work experience at the Centre?

The Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Faculty of Health Sciences offer Summer Scholarships to undergraduate students at the end of their 2nd or 3rd year of a science degree [BSc, BBiotech, BHealthSci, BVetSci etc.] or a medical degree [MBBS]. These projects are typically carried out during the summer vacation but can be undertaken at other times with the approval of the relevant Academic Head of School.  The Scholarships are available for an agreed six week period, and are paid at $175 per week.

>> Scholarship guidelines

Please contact us on +61 8 8303 4482 or email us at stemcell@adelaide.edu.au for information about our summer research project opportunities.  

Useful links:

• The University of Adelaide Postgraduate Students Homepage
• Adelaide Graduate Centre
• Prospective Postgraduate International Students
• JASON Database (national Australian web site for postgraduate scholarships)