499/595 Projects

499/595 Info Night

499/595 Information Night is an annual presentation and panel discussion for students interested in learning about fourth year research projects. Hosted in the fall semester, this event involves a panel of speakers such as Associate Dean Dr. Louise Winn and current 499, 595, and combined BSc/MSc students discussing the various research projects available. Learn about the timeline, process and different opportunities!

2023 Slide Deck

2021 Recording

 FAQs

  • A 499 is a supervised 4th year undergraduate research project, worth 12.0 units. You are able to conduct your own research alongside graduate students and can involve wet lab or statistical work.

  • ANAT 499, CANC 499, EPID 499, MICR 499, NSCI 499, PATH 499, PHAR 499, PHGY 499, REPD 499

  • Fall semester:

    • December presentation

    • Intro/Methods written assignment

    Winter semester:

    • Poster presentation

    • Final written assignment

    Lab laboratory performance will also be graded

    Time commitment: expected 10-12 hr/week in lab

  • 499 projects are reserved for specialization students only, NOT Major students.

    A 499 project is not guaranteed for SSP students - finding a supervisor is YOUR responsibility.

    If you are still struggling late in the semester, set up an appointment with the Life Sciences office: lifesci@queensu.ca

  • LISC 594/3.0 and LISC 595/6.0 are Independent Project Courses that can be counted towards “options” or “supporting” course requirements. To be eligible for one of these projects, students must have completed a minimum of 3.0 units in a 300-level+ Laboratory course.

    Applications can be found at: https://healthsci.queensu.ca/liscbchm/life_sciences/courses

  • Life Sciences and Biochemistry offer a 5-year combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program. You can apply between winter term of 3rd year and Dec 1 of 4th year. You must have an overall minimum A- average in the previous four completed academic terms of your undergrad in order to apply

    During 4th year, you can take up to 6.0 units of graduate courses. During the following year, you would continue your 4th year research project.

Current 499 Project Examples

  • Emily Wang, PHAR 499

    Investigating the effects of valproic acid exposure on placental GLUT-1 expression in CD1 mice by using immunohistochemistry. Supervised by Dr. Louise Winn.

  • Cameron Hambly, NSCI 499

    Using fMRI and Kinarm to evaluate the effects of repetitive sub-concussive injury assessed in military personnel. Supervised by Dr. DJ Cook.