Each year we celebrate the outstanding academic achievement of our students through presenting awards and prizes. Thanks to our generous donors, you could be recognised for your academic success.

For enquiries related to your prize or student transcripts, contact us: prizes@murdoch.edu.au.

Prize Name Condition Discipline Donor Name
Equine Veterinary Association (EVA) Prize Best academic performance , participation, interest and commitment to equine activities both in the School and externally; awarded in fifth year Veterinary Medicine Australian Equine Veterinary Association
Amanda Young Leadership Prize Best combination of leadership, academic performance and potential for contribution to the environment demonstrated by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences The Amanda Young Foundation
Australian Society for Parasitology Prize in Parasitology Best aggregate mark in BMS316 Parasitology: People, Pets and Wildlife Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences Australian Society for Parasitology
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Principles of Physics Best academic performance in the Open Universities Australia Unit SC119 'Principles of Physics' Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Best Presentation Best presentation at the annual Environmental & Conservation Sciences Postgraduate Day Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Charles and Elaine Schug Memorial Prize in Wildlife Medicine A student who demonstrates academic ability and an outstanding commitment to the field of wildlife medicine Veterinary Medicine An Anonymous Donor
The Rieko Ishikawa Award The best academic performance in JPN510 Postgraduate Semester in Japan 1 or JPN511 Postgraduate Semester in Japan 2 Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Australia-Japan Society of WA Inc
Mony de Kerloy Prize in Environmental Law Best academic performance in LLB356 Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law Law & Criminology Mony de Kerloy Barristers & Solicitors
Kerry Searcy Prize in Chemistry Best academic performance in Semester 1 of CHE144 Foundations of Chemistry by a Chemistry student Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Unusual Pet Vets Prize Final year student who has shown outstanding interest and commitment in the field of exotic pet medicine and surgery Veterinary Medicine The Unusual Pet Vets
Michael Booth Sustainable Development Undergraduate Prize Best grade point average in Sustainable Development by a graduating student Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Family and Friends of Michael Booth
Wildflower Society of WA (Murdoch Branch) Prize Best academic performance in BIO245 Plant Evolution, Radiation and Adaptation Environmental & Conservation Sciences Wildflower Society of WA, Murdoch Branch
David Muir Prize in Extractive Metallurgy The best academic performance in 'Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy' (G1034) Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Established in perpetuity by the late Professor David Muir
Equine Veterinarians Australia Zoonoses Prize Best academic performance in Zoonoses in VET392 One Health Veterinary Medicine Equine Veterinarians Australia WA
Prize for Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Secondary Teaching by a Graduating Student Best academic performance Education School of Education
Award in Conservation and Wildlife Biology Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Award in Genetics and Molecular Biology Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Irene Searcy Prize in Literature Best academic performance in an essay, in a 200 or 300 level unit, in either of the two majors, English and Creative Writing or Theatre and Drama. Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Award in Environmental Science Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Award in Laboratory Medicine Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Foundation Pathologists Prize Best academic performance in VET375 Processes in Animal Disease, VET377 Systemic Pathology and Medicine and fifth year anatomical pathology rotations combined Veterinary Medicine Colleagues and Friends of Murdoch's Foundation Pathologists
Energy & Resources Law Association Prize in Resources Law Best essay in LLB335 Mining and Natural Resources Law Law & Criminology Energy & Resources Law Association
The Michael O. Curri Memorial Prize in Conservation Medicine Academic ability and outstanding commitment to the field of Conservation Medicine by a graduate student Veterinary Medicine An Anonymous Donor
Murfett Legal Prize in Alternative Dispute Resolution Best academic performance in LLB391 Alternative Dispute Resolution Law & Criminology Murfett Legal
Emrys Grimley Memorial Prize in Biological Sciences Best academic performance in BIO152 Cell Biology and BIO103 Environmental Biology, completed in the same year Environmental & Conservation Sciences Family and Friends of Emrys Grimley
Prize for the Best Graduating International Student Best academic achievement (highest GPA) across the Bachelor of Nursing course by a graduating international student Nursing School of Nursing
Highest Academic Achievement in Culture Diversity and Crime Highest academic achievement in Culture Diversity and Crime Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
Susan Moore Prize in Nature-Based Tourism Best academic achievement in ENV278 Nature-based Tourism Environmental & Conservation Sciences Murdoch University, the Parks and Wildlife Service and supporters of the Susan Moore Prize Fund
Sarah Meddin Memorial Prize in Legal Theory Best academic performance in BJU300 Legal Theory and Research Law & Criminology Sarah Meddin Prize Fund
Introductory Psychology Prize Best academic performance in PSY141 Introduction to Psychological Science Psychology School of Psychology
Jonathan Searcy Prize in Introduction to Chemistry Best academic performance in the Open Universities Australia Unit SCI18 'Fundamentals of Chemistry' Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
WA Naturalists' Club Serventy Memorial Prize Best performance in the practical component of BIO257 Australian Biodiversity; an occasional prize awarded at the discretion of the School Environmental & Conservation Sciences WA Naturalists' Club
AVet Health Prize in Veterinary Pharmacology Best performance in Veterinary Pharmacology in the 3rd year and in veterinary therapeutics in rotations Veterinary Medicine AVet Health Pty Ltd
Indonesian Language Studies Prize Best academic performance in Indonesian language studies; Best performance in at least two units of upper level Indonesian language (IND 201, 202, 301, 302) Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences An Anonymous Donor
Australian Insurance Law Association Prize for Insurance Law Best academic performance in LLB319 Insurance Law Law & Criminology Australian Insurance Law Association
Dr Daniel Berinson Engineering Prize Best grade point average in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering third and fourth year units. Engineering & Energy Diana Phang
AIMS Prize in Laboratory Medicine The best academic performance in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences Australian Institute of Medical & Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Prize for the Best Postgraduate Student Best academic achievement (highest GPA) in a postgraduate course Nursing School of Nursing
Shining Star Dux Award Best academic performance in Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by a final year student Veterinary Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine
Award in Forensic Biology and Toxicology Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Engineering Prize for Master of Engineering Practice Best grade point average in the Master of Engineering Practice by a graduating student Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Lavan Prize in Two-Way Science Best academic performance in SIK201 Two-Way Science Indigenous Knowledges Lavan
Graduate Certificate Prize in Energy Studies Best academic performance in the Graduate Certificate in Energy Studies Engineering & Energy Energy Studies Staff Prize Fund
Dr Richard Carden Pearson QHP Memorial Prize in Environmental Science Greatest academic improvement by graduate student in a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Science Environmental & Conservation Sciences Judy Richard
Jennifer Searcy Prize in Physics Best academic achievement in PEN120 General Physics Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Andrea Fernandes Memorial Prize in Psychology Best aggregate score in fourth year coursework by a student graduating in Psychology Honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology Psychology School of Psychology
Herbert Smith Freehills Prize in Constitutional Law Best academic performance in LLB259 Constitutional Law Law & Criminology Herbert Smith Freehills
RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Science Award Best non-domestic animal welfare review in VET333 Welfare and Clinical Practice Veterinary Medicine RSPCA
Godfrey T. Barrett-Lennard Peer Award Presented to a Counselling student who has made the most outstanding contribution as a positive role model in interactions with peers, staff and the community Allied Health School of Allied Health
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Prize Best academic performance in ENG470 Engineering Honours Thesis by a graduating student majoring in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering or Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering Engineering & Energy Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
Chiropractic Australia Overall Dux Award Awarded to the student with the highest mean score calculated as a weighted average mark (WAM), averaged across the entire 5 years of the program. Allied Health Chiropractic Australia
K-Track iHealth Award Semester 1 An indigenous student who has successfully completed K-Track and shown commitment and/or high achievement in KAC004 iHealth Kulbardi Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand Prize Best academic performance in the Accounting major by a graduating student Business Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Murdoch Veterinary Students Association (MVSA) Service Award A 5th year veterinary student who has made the most enduring impact on student life Veterinary Medicine Murdoch Veterinary Students Association
Psychology High Achievement Award (Singapore or Dubai) Best academic performance in a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) by a student studying in Singapore or Dubai Psychology School of Psychology
Eldon Prize in Equity Best academic performance in LLB251 Equity Law & Criminology Mr Matthew Howard SC
Engineering Prize Best grade point average in an undergraduate degree in Engineering by a graduating student Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Worley Environmental Science Award The best essay by an undergraduate student in Environmental Sciences.; Essay topic: how I will apply the skills and knowledge I have learned in my degree to solve real-world problems in my field. Environmental & Conservation Sciences Worley
Lavan Prize in Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) PostGraduate Best academic achievement in SIK502 Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) Indigenous Knowledges Lavan
Jim Ellis Prize for Best Information Technology Graduate Best academic performance by a student graduating with an Information Technology major Information Technology Jim Ellis OAM
Chiropractic Australia Clinical Leadership Award Awarded to a student who has demonstrated leadership while completing their internship and supported their peers while fostering a collaborative approach to clinical work. Allied Health Chiropractic Australia
Highest Academic Achievement in Policing and Crime Highest academic achievement in Policing and Crime Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
Philip Searcy Prize in Chemistry Best academic performance in Semester 2 of CHE144 Foundations of Chemistry by a Chemistry student Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Prize for Best Performance in Doctor of Education (EdD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by a Graduating Student Best doctoral dissertation Education School of Education
Kulbardi K-Track Commitment Prize Semester 2 A Kulbardi student who has successfully completed the program, who displays commitment to studies and involvement within the Kulbardi Centre community Kulbardi Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
Geoff and Lyn Field Prize in Australian Studies Best Honours dissertation or postgraduate studies on an Australian topic Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Geoff & Lyn Field
Criminal Lawyers Association of WA Prize Best academic performance in LLB130 Criminal Law and Procedure Law & Criminology Criminal Lawyers Association of WA
Ronald Searcy Prize in Calculus and Matrix Algebra Best academic performance in MAS161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Applied Mathematics Best academic performance in MAS182 Introductory Calculus with Applications Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Prize for Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary Teaching by a Graduating Student Best academic performance Education School of Education
AIMS WIL Performance Prize in Laboratory Medicine Awarded to the student with best performance on work integrated learning placements in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences Australian Institute of Medical & Clinical Scientists (AIMS)
Michael Booth Sustainable Development Graduate Prize Most outstanding performance in Honours or Master of Sustainable Development Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Family and Friends of Michael Booth
Kulbardi K-Track Commitment Prize Semester 1 A Kulbardi student who has successfully completed the program, who displays commitment to studies and involvement within the Kulbardi Centre community Kulbardi Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
Vanessa Searcy Prize in Chemistry Best academic performance in Semester 2 of CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
May Holman Prize in Politics Highest academic achievement by a female student enrolled in an undergraduate politics major OR Honours in Politics, in the School of Business and Governance Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Dr Janice Dudley and supporters of the May Holman Prize Fund
Best Interdisciplinary Presentation or Poster Best interdisciplinary presentation or poster presented at the annual Environmental & Conservation Sciences Postgraduate Day; student must be enrolledat ECS Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Adamson Prize in Equine Medicine and Surgery Greatest proficiency in VET643 Advanced Topics in Equine Practice Veterinary Medicine The Adamson Family
BMT Prize Best field report in BIO377 Marine Ecology Environmental & Conservation Sciences BMT Commercial Australia Pty Ltd
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prize in First Year Economics Best academic performance in first year Economics Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA
Tucker Family Prize for the Best First Year Student Best academic achievement (highest GPA) across the first year Bachelor of Nursing course Nursing Tucker Family
Jim Avraamides Memorial Prize Best academic performance ENG528 Extractive Metallurgy II Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Dr Jim Avraamides
RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Award Semester 2 A student residing in the City of Rockingham or City of Kwinana who has successfully completed the OnTrack Flex program in Semester 1 Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Fund
Gilbert + Toblin Prize in Reimagining Law: Technology and the Future of Law The best academic performance in LLB343 Reimagining Law: Technology and the Future of Law Law & Criminology Gilbert + Tobin
Green360 Technologies Outstanding Design & Innovation Project Award Semester 2 Presented to the semester 2 student team in ENG605 Design Project whose design poster, final report and presentation are of a high calibre design and demonstrates innovation relevant to industry. Secondly, the project is focused on low carbon construction materials and climate friendly technology. Engineering & Energy Green 360 Technologies
Highest Academic Achievement in Criminology Research Methods Highest academic achievement in Criminology Research Methods Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
Ann Osborn Memorial Prize in Molecular Biology Best academic performance by a student graduating with Honours in Molecular Biology Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences The Osborn Family
K-Track iHealth Award Semester 2 An indigenous student who has successfully completed K-Track and shown commitment and/or high achievement in KAC004 iHealth Kulbardi Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
John and Bella Perry Prize in Commerce Best academic performance in any year of study in undergraduate Commerce, for a student residing in the Peel region Business John and Bella Perry
Ronald Wilson Prize in Law The graduate who best combines distinguished academic performance in Law units with qualities of character, leadership and all-round contribution to the life of Murdoch University Law & Criminology Ronald Wilson Prize Fund
Energy Studies Prize for Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Best academic performance in the Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Award Semester 1 A student residing in the City of Rockingham or City of Kwinana who has successfully completed the OnTrack Flex program in Semester 2 of the previous academic year Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Fund
Walter and Marie Tauss Prize in Statistical Data Analysis Best academic performance in MAS183 Statistical Data Analysis Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Mathematics and Statistics Staff Prize Best academic performance in Mathematics Part II units by a student graduating in Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Mathematics and Statistics Staff
Prize for the Best Second Year Student Best academic achievement (highest GPA) across the second year Bachelor of Nursing course Nursing School of Nursing
RK O'Connor QC Prize in Taxation Best academic performance in the undergraduate unit BUS303 Taxation Business Mr Robert K. O'Connor QC
Barbara Buick Women's Electoral Lobby Prize Best academic performance in AST288 Gender and Development in Asian Societies Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Women's Electoral Lobby
Award in Biological Sciences Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Herbert Smith Freehills Prize in Contract Law Best academic performance in LLB260 Contract Law Law & Criminology Herbert Smith Freehills
Worley Marine Science Award The best essay by an undergraduate student in Marine Science ; Essay topic: how I will apply the skills and knowledge I have learned in my degree to solve real-world problems in my field. Environmental & Conservation Sciences Worley
PACFA - Outstanding Graduate Award Presented to students who graduate from a PACFA accreditated counselling and/or psychotherapy program; and have demonstrated exemplary academic and professional practice performance Allied Health Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Marilyn Alder Award for Clinical Proficiency Best fifth year clinical proficiency across a variety of species Veterinary Medicine Mr Richard Alder
Richard Lee-Gray Memorial Prize The student who has demonstrated greatest potential for success as a rural practitioner Veterinary Medicine Family and Friends of Richard Lee-Gray
Award in Clinical Laboratory Science Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Walter and Marie Tauss Prize in Calculus and Matrix Algebra Best academic performance in the Open Universities Australia Unit MAS130 'Calculus and Matrix Algebra' Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Lavan Prize in Indigenous Community Development Best academic achievement in COD301 Indigenous Community Development Indigenous Knowledges Lavan
Award in Animal Health Best weighted average mark in the Animal Health major, by a graduating student Agricultural Sciences School of Agricultural Sciences
Australian Psychological Society Prize Best academic performance in the final year of Bachelor of Psychology, Honours in Psychology or Graduate Diploma in Psychology Psychology Australian Psychological Society
Amanda Young Study Award Greatest academic improvement from ENV102 Foundations of the Environment to ENV241 Ecology Environmental & Conservation Sciences The Amanda Young Foundation
Chiropractic Australia 5th Year Dux Award Awarded to the student with the highest mean score calculated as a weighted average mark (WAM), averaged across the final year of the program. Allied Health Chiropractic Australia
Francis Burt Chambers Law Medal Highest academic achievement in Law Law & Criminology Francis Burt Chambers
Cocks Macnish Shipping Law Award Best academic performance in LLB339 Shipping Law Law & Criminology Cocks Macnish
Murdoch Singapore-Institute of Public Relations Singapore Student Chapter Leaders Programme Best career development initiatives for student-industry engagement at Singapore campus in Public Relations or Communications by PR, Comms and New Media, Web Comms or Journalism students.career development initiatives for student-industry engagement at Singapore campus in Public Relations or Communications by PR, Comms and New Media, Web Comms or Journalism students. Media & Communications School of Media & Communications
Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Prize The two highest academic achieving students in BIO247 Biochemistry and BIO282 Molecular Biology calculated using weighted average mark (WAM) Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Triangle Engineering Emergency Clinical Rotation Prize Best practical achievement in core and elective clinical rotations in VET638 Small Animal Practice 2 Veterinary Medicine Triangle Engineering Consultants
CPA Australia Prize in First Year Accounting Best academic performance in first year undergraduate Accounting units Business CPA Australia
Rosslyn Tilbury Prize in Forensic Toxicology Best aggregate mark in BIO367 Forensic Toxicology Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences Raymond Tilbury Family Trust
Ronald Searcy Prize in Mathematical Methods Best academic performance in MAS220 Mathematical Methods and Multivariable Calculus Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Australian Chiropractors Association - Academic Excellence Award The best academic performance in the Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic by a graduating student Allied Health Australian Chiropractors Association
The Deborah Tilbury Prize for Outstanding Client Communication and Devotion to Animal Care Best academic performance in the summative assessments that comprise the Communications Skills Curriculum within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine Raymond Tilbury Family Trust
Award in Animal Science Best weighted average mark in the Animal Science major, by a graduating student Agricultural Sciences School of Agricultural Sciences
Higher Degree by Research Impact Prize - Exercise Science Recognising a Higher Degree by Research student in Exercise Science whose research has either demonstrated or shown the potential to demonstrate significant research impact. Allied Health School of Allied Health
ANZCVSc Diana Pinch Memorial Epidemiology Award Best academic performance in Epidemiology in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program Veterinary Medicine Australian and NZL College of Veterinary Scientists (Epidemiology Chapter)
Highest Academic Achievement in Introduction to Criminology Highest academic achievement in Introduction to Criminology Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
The DVM Academic Prize Best academic performance in the fourth and fifth years of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine
Best Poster Best poster at the annual Environmental & Conservation Sciences Postgraduate Day Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Best Poster - Student Choice Award Best poster, as voted by students, at the annual Environmental & Conservation Sciences Postgraduate Day; Student must be enrolled at ECS Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Higher Degree by Research Publication Prize - Exercise Science Best publication by a Higher Degree by Research student in Exercise Science Allied Health School of Allied Health
Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia Prize in Social and Welfare Law The best academic achievement in LLB323 Social and Welfare Law Law & Criminology Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia
King & Wood Mallesons Prize in Civil Procedure Best academic performance in LLB450 Civil Procedure Law & Criminology King & Wood Mallesons
Squire Patton Boggs Prize in Corporations Law For academic excellence in LLB452 Corporations Law Law & Criminology Squire Patton Boggs
Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia Prize in Family Law Best academic achievement in LLB370 Family Law Law & Criminology Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia
Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prize in Third Year Japanese Language Best academic achievement in JPN301 Japanese 6, JPN302 Japanese 7 and JPN303 Japanese 8 Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Award in Marine Science Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Lavan Prize in Hot Topics in Indigenous Australia Best academic achievement in SIK200 Hot Topics in Indigenous Australia Indigenous Knowledges Lavan
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods Prize Best academic performance in PSY173 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods Psychology School of Psychology
Sustainable Innovative Food Technology (SIFT) Prize in Food Science and Nutrition Best grade point average in the course, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Prize for Best Performance in Master of Education (Coursework) by a Graduating Student Best Master of Education (Coursework) Education School of Education
Award in Crop and Pasture Science Best weighted average mark in the Crop and Pasture Science major, by a graduating student Agricultural Sciences School of Agricultural Sciences
Lavan Prize in Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) UnderGraduate Best academic performance in KAC102 Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) Indigenous Knowledges Lavan
Australian Society for Parasitology Prize in Veterinary Parasitology Best aggregate mark in VET278 Principles of Infectious Disease II - Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Medicine Australian Society for Parasitology
CVE Clinical Competency Award The best fifth-year clinical proficiency across a variety of species Veterinary Medicine The University of Sydney Centre for Veterinary Education
West Australian Pork Industry Award for Excellence in Animal Welfare Best porcine review in VET333 Welfare and Clinical Practice Veterinary Medicine Western Australia Pork Producers' Association
The CAVE Award for Small Animal Practice The student with the greatest aptitude for small animal practice Veterinary Medicine Murdoch University Centre for Advanced Veterinary Education
May Trust Undergraduate Gender Studies Prize Best academic performance in POL226 Sex and Gender Matters Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences The May Trust
Most Promising First Year Psychology Student (Singapore or Dubai) Best academic performance in the three Year 1 Psychology units offered in Singapore or Dubai Psychology School of Psychology
CPA Australia Master of Professional Accounting Award Best academic performance in the Master of Professional Accounting by a graduating student Business CPA Australia
Highest Academic Achievement in Criminal Behaviour Highest academic achievement in Criminal Behaviour Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
Tom Edwards Award for Animal Welfare Science Best performance in welfare science review in VET333 Welfare and Clinical Practice Veterinary Medicine Dr Tom Edwards Prize Fund
Highest Academic Achievement in Technology, Crime and Justice Highest academic achievement in Technology, Crime and Justice Law & Criminology School of Law & Criminology
Tucker Family Prize for Best Achievement in Healthy Human Body Best academic achievement (highest GPA) in Nursing Science Nursing Tucker Family
Runner-up Psychology Postgraduate Research Prize Runner-up publication by a postgraduate student in Psychology Psychology School of Psychology
WSA and JE Gordon Memorial Prize Best academic performance in second, third and fourth year in Veterinary Biology/Applied Veterinary Medicine program Veterinary Medicine Family and Friends of WSA and JE Gordon
Marine and Freshwater Research Laboratory Prize in Oceanography Best academic performance in ENV244 Oceanography and Marine Pollution Environmental & Conservation Sciences Marine & Freshwater Research Laboratory
Australian Chiropractors Association - Graduate of the Year Award Outstanding performance in leadership and academic and clinical excellence in CHI499 Clinical Practicum Allied Health Australian Chiropractors Association
Outstanding Achievement in First Year Engineering Best academic achievement in first year Engineering units Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Jonathan Searcy Prize in Physics Best academic performance in the Open Universities Australia Unit PEN120 General Physics Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Prize for Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching by a Graduating Student Best academic performance Education School of Education
Award in Agricultural Science Best weighted average mark in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, by a graduating student Agricultural Sciences School of Agricultural Sciences
SBM Legal Prize in Evidence Best academic achievement in LLB352 Evidence Law & Criminology Dr Steve Shaw
Best Publication by a Higher Degree by Research Candidate In the School of Education Highest quality publication by a Higher Degree by Research student in the School of Education Education School of Education
Dean's Prize for Service to the School of Veterinary Medicine Most outstanding service contribution to the School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine
Marian Kemp Memorial Prize in Mathematics Highest overall mark in a level 1 maths unit after entering Murdoch University via an enabling program Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Marian Kemp Memorial Prize Fund
Terry Jones Memorial Prize in Philosophy The best performance in academic excellence and critical insight in either PHL203 Ethics through Film, POL331 The Fall of Democracies: Authoritarianism and Populism or PHL211 Environmental Justice Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Mr Malcolm Bradley
AVA (Australian Veterinary Association) Student Award Academic achievement in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and participation in student affairs by an AVA student member Veterinary Medicine Australian Veterinary Association
Nicholas Searcy Prize in the Quantum Realm Best academic performance in PEN200 The Quantum Realm Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Sue Dilley Memorial Award Highest overall mark in ANS101 Introduction to Livestock Science and Genetics Agricultural Sciences Family and Friends of Sue Dilley
Asian Studies Prize Best academic performance in Asian Studies; HD results in at least two Asian Studies core units Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences An Anonymous Donor
Tesla Medal Best academic performance in the Bachelor of Engineering Honours in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering by a graduating student Engineering & Energy Tesla Forum of WA Inc
Outstanding Achievement in Second Year Engineering Best academic performance in second year Engineering units Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Anthropological Society of Western Australia (ASWA) Prize Best academic performance in Anthropology units in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Anthropological Society of Western Australia
Leo Cussen Prize for Skills for Legal Practice Best academic achievement in Skills for Legal Practice; Unit Code is BJU200 for 2024AY and will change to LLB200 from 2025AY Law & Criminology Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Patricia Searcy Prize in Chemistry Best academic performance in Semester 1 of CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Graduate Counselling Perseverance Award The student who best demonstrates perseverance and dedication to study Allied Health School of Allied Health
Best Psychology Postgraduate Research Prize Top publication by a postgraduate student in Psychology Psychology School of Psychology
Kemp Kissane Prize in Mathematics Education Outstanding academic performance in Mathematics Education Education Kemp Kissane Prize Fund
Cornerstone Legal Prize in Administrative Law Best academic achievement in LLB358 Australian Administrative Law Law & Criminology Cornerstone Legal
Award in Marine Biology Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia Prize in Family Law Clinic The best academic achievement in LLB334 Family Law Clinic across both Semesters 1 and 2 Law & Criminology Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia
Leo Cussen Prize for Law in the Community Best academic achievement in LLB393 Community Legal Education (Street Law) Law & Criminology Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Analytical Chemistry Best academic performance in CHE207 Chemical Analysis Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Best Presentation Student Choice Award Best presentation, as voted by students, at the annual Environmental & Conservation Sciences Postgraduate Day; Student must be enrolled at ECS Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
The Justin Gibbs Memorial Prize Most outstanding contribution in the LLB336 Human Rights Law Clinic Law & Criminology Fragomen Australia
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Time and Space Best academic performance in PEN100 Transitioning Through Time and Space Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Occasional Prize in Engineering Most outstanding performance in studies towards the Bachelor of Engineering Honours; an occasional prize awarded at the discretion of the School Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Prize Best research report in ENV242 Atmospheric and Climate Science Environmental & Conservation Sciences Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS)
Prize for the Best Graduating First Nations Student Best academic achievement (highest GPA) across the Bachelor of Nursing course by a graduating First Nations student Nursing School of Nursing
Academic Excellence in Business - Undergraduate Award Awarded to the highest performing student in the Business School Business School of Business
Award in Biomedical Science Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences
Milne Agrigroup Prize in Animal Nutrition Best academic performance in VET380 Veterinary Nutrition and Animal Toxicology Agricultural Sciences Milne Agrigroup
Thelma Harley Brown Prize in Education Best academic performance in the Master of Education (Research) by a graduating student Education Mr Peter Brown
Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV) Award for Clinical Proficiency Best performance in the units VET614 Small Animal Practice, VET619 Small Animal Practice 1 and VET638 Small Animal Practice 2 Veterinary Medicine Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association
Don G. Nickels Communication and Leadership Prize Professionalism, communication skills and leadership qualities indicating future success, as nominated by practising veterinarians and demonstrated during Extramural Clinical Placements. Veterinary Medicine Cottesloe Vet and the Friends of Dr Nickels
Business and Professional Women's Prize Best academic performance in a postgraduate degree to a student identifying as a woman or whose studies relate to women Business Business and Professional Women WA
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Prize in Sociology The best honours thesis in Sociology or on a topic demonstrating a solid sociological perspective Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences The Australian Sociological Association
Jim and Pam McGregor Bovine Award Best academic achievement in the 4th year unit VET632 Bovine Health and Management and the production animal component of the 5th year unit VET687 Production Animal, Public Health and Pathology Veterinary Medicine Jim and Pam McGregor
Green 360 Technologies Outstanding Design & Innovation Project Award H Cohort Presented to the H cohort student team in ENG605 Design Project whose design poster, final report and presentation are of a high calibre design and demonstrates innovation relevant to industry. Secondly, the project is focused on low carbon construction materials and climate friendly technology Engineering & Energy Green 360 Technologies
Clayton Utz Prize in Property Law The best overall academic performance in LLB253 Property Law A and LLB254 Property Law B Law & Criminology Clayton Utz
Royal Australian Chemical Institute WA Student Prize Best academic performance in the Chemistry major by a graduating student Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Cornerstone Legal Prize in Ethics Best academic achievement in LLB468 Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law & Criminology Cornerstone Legal
McMurray's Chorkerup Prize The best DVM research project focused on an ovine and/or bovine topic; the student achieves a credit grade or higher (>60%) in VET616 Veterinary Medicine Chris and Pauline Norton
CS and DL Sanders Prize in Education Best academic performance in the Bachelor of Education by a graduating student Education Established in perpetuity by the late Professor C.S. Sanders
Award in Environmental Management and Sustainability Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student Environmental & Conservation Sciences School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences
Introduction to Cultural Psychology Prize Best performance in PSY101 Introduction to Cultural Psychology Psychology School of Psychology
Academic Excellence in Business - Postgraduate Award Awarded to the highest performing Postgraduate student in the Business School. Business School of Business
Prize for Best Academic Performance in Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary by a Graduating Student Best academic performance Education School of Education
Bernard J McSherry Prize in Veterinary Clinical Pathology High achievement in VET377 Systemic Pathology and Medicine and the clinical pathology rotation in fifth year Veterinary Medicine Family and Friends of Bernard J McSherry
Peter Caffin Prize for IT Professional Practice Best academic achievement in ICT521 IT Professional Practice Information Technology Peter Caffin
Outstanding Achievement in Third Year Engineering Best academic performance in third year Engineering units Engineering & Energy School of Engineering & Energy
Governance Institute of Australia Prize in Company Law Best academic performance in BSL305 Company Law Law & Criminology Governance Institute of Australia
Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics Best academic performance in PEN152 Principles of Physics Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM
Stan Jones Memorial Prize in Clinical Pathology Fifth-year student demonstrating initiative, interest and commitment to clinical pathology activities both in the School and externally Veterinary Medicine Dr Sue Beetson
ACHPER WA Award Best academic performance in the Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education) by a graduating student. Education Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation Western Australia (ACHPER WA)