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LABORATORY IMMERSION PROGRAM

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

APPLY NOW

1. Download this Immersion Program Application Form

2. Complete your form and return by email to [email protected]

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.