Immersion Program
Spend three days immersing yourself in the laboratories of medical researchers, working bench-side with them to build kinder treatments for the world’s toughest diseases.
Are you thinking about a career in the research world?
Enrol in this exciting 3-day immersive laboratory experience at Perth’s world-class Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. You will work beside scientists, gaining experience in how research is conducted on a day-to-day basis.
Aspects of the program change but may include:
- training for PC2 Laboratory operations
- techniques of microbiology and cell culturing techniques
- use of fluorescent microscopes
- genetic manipulation techniques
- tours of various centres within the grounds of the QEII medical complex
The Immersion Program is for students in years 10-12 and is run in the last week of every school holidays (including summer holidays).
Selection is by application. After reviewing all applications, five participants are selected to attend the next program. Notifications will be sent at least 4 weeks prior to the program start date.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
SUITABLE FOR:
Students in Year 10-12
DATES:
- 28-29 Jan 2025
- 22-24 April 2025
- 15-17 July 2025
- 7-9 October 2025
TIME:
9am-3pm daily
WHERE:
LotteryWest BioDiscovery Centre
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
6 Verdun St
Nedlands WA 6008
COST:
$375 per student
PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION POLICY: A refund of the registration fee will only be made if the Centre is notified one week prior to the program start date.
Apply here for the Immersion Program
Outcomes will be determined two-weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
