Murdoch University has, from its foundations, been a place of difference, a place that embraces and helps to ignite the brightness in everyone.
In partnership with leading businesses, community-minded groups and individual donors, we’re proud to acknowledge and support exceptional student achievements through our prize program.
Generally, prizes are awarded after all results for an academic year are finalised, typically in the first quarter of the next calendar year.
For prize enquiries, contact us: prizes@murdoch.edu.au
| Prize Name | Condition | Discipline | Donor Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| K-Track Spirit Award | A k-track student who embodies the spirit of the k-track program through positivity, resilience, and a strong sense of community. this student uplifts others and contributes to the kulbardi centre with heart and enthusiasm. this student inspires peers, embraces challenges, and strengthens the kulbardi community through their presence and participation. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| 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 |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Thermodynamics | The best academic performance in 'thermodynamics for chemistry and physics' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Criminal Lawyers Association of WA Prize | Best academic performance in 'criminal law and procedure' | Law and Criminology | Criminal Lawyers Association of WA |
| 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 |
| Geoff and Lyn Field Prize in Australian Studies | Best honours dissertation or postgraduate studies on an australian topic | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Geoff & Lyn Field |
| Anthropological Society of Western Australia (ASWA) Prize | Best academic performance in anthropology units in the school of humanities, arts and social sciences | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Anthropological Society of Western Australia |
| Foundation Pathologists Prize | Best academic performance in 'processes in animal disease', 'systemic pathology and medicine' | Veterinary Medicine | Colleagues and Friends of Murdoch's Foundation Pathologists |
| Michael Booth Sustainable Development Graduate Prize | Most outstanding performance in honours or master of sustainable development | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Family and Friends of Michael Booth |
| 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 |
| Australian Chiropractors Association - Graduate of the Year Award | Outstanding performance in leadership and academic and clinical excellence in 'clinical practicum' | Allied Health | Australian Chiropractors Association |
| Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Prize | Best research report in 'atmospheric and climate science' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) |
| Introduction to Cultural Psychology Prize | Best performance in 'introduction to cultural psychology' | Psychology | School of Psychology |
| Peter Caffin Prize for IT Professional Practice | Best academic achievement in 'it professional practice' | Information Technology | Peter Caffin |
| K-Track iHealth Award Semester 1 | A k-track student who has successfully completed the k-track unit 'ihealth' within the k-track program and demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement in areas related to academic and personal growth. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Culture Diversity and Crime | Highest academic achievement in 'culture, diversity and crime' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Talis Consultants Prize for Excellence in Environmental Engineering Design of a Resource Recovery System | Presented to the student in 'integrated waste management for resource recovery' whose work exhibits both high calibre engineering design and innovation relevant to industry | Engineering and Energy | Talis Consultants |
| Outstanding Achievement in Second Year Engineering | Best academic performance in second year engineering units | Engineering and Energy | School of Engineering & Energy |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Criminology Research Methods | Highest academic achievement in 'criminological research methods' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Sue Dilley Memorial Award | Highest overall mark in 'introduction to livestock science and genetics' | Agricultural Sciences | Family and Friends of Sue Dilley |
| RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Award Semester 2 | A student residing in the city of rockingham or city of kwinana who has successfully completed the semester 2 ontrack flex program to achieve enrolment in a murdoch university course. | Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Education | RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Fund |
| Engineering Prize for Master of Engineering Practice | Best grade point average in the master of engineering practice by a graduating student | Engineering and Energy | School of Engineering & Energy |
| Lavan Prize in Two-Way Science | Best academic performance in 'two-way science' | Indigenous Knowledges | Lavan |
| Kerry Searcy Prize in Chemistry | Best academic performance in semester 1 of 'foundations of chemistry' by a chemistry student | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Academic Excellence in Business - Postgraduate Award | Awarded to the highest performing postgraduate student in the business school. | College of Business | Murdoch Business School |
| Outstanding Achievement in First Year Engineering | Best academic achievement in first year engineering units | Engineering and Energy | School of Engineering & Energy |
| Business Ethics Prize | Best academic performance in 'business ethics' | Law and Criminology | An Anonymous Donor |
| Walter and Marie Tauss Prize in Statistical Data Analysis | Best academic performance in 'statistical data analysis' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Philip Searcy Prize in Chemistry | Best academic performance in semester 2 of 'foundations of chemistry' by a chemistry student | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Susan Moore Prize in Nature-Based Tourism | Best academic achievement in 'nature-based tourism' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Murdoch University, the Parks and Wildlife Service and supporters of the Susan Moore Prize Fund |
| The Justin Gibbs Memorial Prize | Most outstanding contribution in the 'human rights law clinic' | Law and Criminology | Fragomen Australia and the Gibbs Family |
| Excellence in Conservation and Wildlife Biology | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences |
| SLR Consulting Prize | The best academic performance in 'land use planning and green infrastructure' | Engineering and Energy | SLR Consulting Australia |
| Marine and Freshwater Research Laboratory Prize in Oceanography | Best academic performance in 'oceanography and marine pollution' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Marine & Freshwater Research Laboratory |
| Kulbardi K-Track Commitment Award Semester 2 | A k-track student who has successfully completed the k-track program and demonstrated consistent dedication to their studies, along with active and meaningful involvement in the kulbardi centre community. this student shows perseverance, focus, and a genuine commitment to learning. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| Kemp Kissane Prize in Mathematics Education | Outstanding academic performance in mathematics education | Education | Kemp Kissane Prize Fund |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Analytical Chemistry | Best academic performance in 'chemical analysis' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) Prize in Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology | Most outstanding performance in the one-year master of clinical exercise physiology course | Allied Health | Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) |
| Eldon Prize in Equity | Best academic performance in 'equity' | Law and Criminology | Mr Matthew Howard SC |
| Marilyn Alder Award for Clinical Proficiency | Best fifth year clinical proficiency across a variety of species | Veterinary Medicine | Mr Richard Alder |
| Clayton Utz Prize in Property Law | The best overall academic performance in 'property law a' and 'property law b' | Law and Criminology | Clayton Utz |
| Asian Studies Prize | Best academic performance in asian studies | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | An Anonymous Donor |
| PACFA - Outstanding Graduate Award | Presented to a student graduating from a pacfa accredited counselling and/or psychotherapy program who has demonstrated exemplary academic and professional practice performance | Allied Health | Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching | Best academic performance by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Physics | Best academic performance in 'principles of physics' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Organic Chemistry | Best academic performance 'organic and biological chemistry i' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Foundations of Law Prize | Best academic performance in 'foundations of law' | Law and Criminology | An Anonymous Donor |
| Introductory Psychology Prize | Best academic performance in 'introduction to psychological science' | Psychology | School of Psychology |
| Emeritus Professor Mal Nairn Prize for Service to the School of Veterinary Medicine | For outstanding service, integrity and professionalism in contributing to the school of veterinary medicine. | Veterinary Medicine | School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Award in Clinical Laboratory Science | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| WSA and JE Gordon Memorial Prize | Best academic performance in the second and third years of the doctor of veterinary medicine | Veterinary Medicine | Family and Friends of WSA and JE Gordon |
| Worley Marine Science Award | The best essay by an undergraduate student in marine science | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Worley |
| 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 |
| AIE Engineering Prize | The best academic performance in 'environmental technology for sustainability' and whose work demonstrates a high calibre and quality | Engineering and Energy | AIE Engineering |
| Vanessa Searcy Prize in Chemistry | Best academic performance in semester 2 of 'fundamentals of chemistry' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| AIMS Prize in Laboratory Medicine | The best academic performance in the bachelor of laboratory medicine by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Australian Institute of Medical & Clinical Scientists (AIMS) |
| Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Award | A 5th year veterinary student who has made the most enduring impact on student life and upholds the standards of the profession | Veterinary Medicine | Australian Veterinary Association |
| Sarah Meddin Memorial Prize in Legal Protection of International Human Rights | Best academic performance in 'legal protection of international human rights' | Law and Criminology | Sarah Meddin Prize Fund |
| 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 |
| 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 and Social Sciences | Dr Janice Dudley and supporters of the May Holman Prize Fund |
| Dr Daniel Berinson Engineering Prize | Best grade point average in industrial control and automation engineering third and fourth year units. | Engineering and Energy | Diana Phang |
| Mathematics and Statistics Staff Prize | Best academic performance in mathematics part ii units by a student graduating in mathematics and statistics | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | School of Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry & Physics |
| Amanda Young Leadership Prize | Best combination of leadership, academic performance and potential for contribution to the environment demonstrated by a graduating student | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | The Amanda Young Foundation |
| Distinguished Professor Patrick H M Loh Award in Crop and Pasture Science | Most outstanding achievement in the crop and pasture sciences major, by a graduating student | Agricultural Sciences | Dr Patrick Loh |
| May Trust Undergraduate Gender Studies Prize | Best academic performance in 'sex and gender matters' | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | The May Trust |
| Lavan Prize in Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country) PostGraduate | Best academic achievement in 'wandju boodja (welcome to country)' | Indigenous Knowledges | Lavan |
| Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Secondary Teaching | Best academic performance by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Mony de Kerloy Prize in Environmental Law | Best academic performance in 'climate change, sustainability and environmental law' | Law and Criminology | Mony de Kerloy Barristers & Solicitors |
| 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 |
| Michael Booth Sustainable Development Undergraduate Prize | Best grade point average in sustainable development by a graduating student | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Family and Friends of Michael Booth |
| 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 |
| Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prize in Constitutional Law | Best academic performance in 'constitutional law' | Law and Criminology | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer |
| 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 | College of Business | John and Bella Perry |
| Award in Forensic Biology and Toxicology | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences |
| Jim Avraamides Memorial Prize | Best academic performance 'extractive metallurgy ii' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Dr Jim Avraamides |
| 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 and Forensic Sciences | Australian Institute of Medical & Clinical Scientists (AIMS) |
| 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 and Criminology | Ronald Wilson Prize Fund |
| Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV) Award for Clinical Proficiency | Best performance in the units vet614 'small animal practice', 'small animal practice 1' and 'small animal practice 2' | Veterinary Medicine | Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association |
| Prize in Food Science and Nutrition | Best grade point average in the course, by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences |
| Excellence in Marine Biology | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences |
| Prize for the Best Postgraduate Student | Best academic achievement (highest gpa) in a postgraduate course | Nursing | School of Nursing |
| Excellence in Environmental Science and Management | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences |
| Milne Agrigroup Prize in Animal Nutrition | Best academic performance in 'veterinary nutrition and animal toxicology' | Agricultural Sciences | Milne Agrigroup |
| Leo Cussen Prize for Skills for Legal Practice | Best academic achievement in 'skills for legal practice' | Law and Criminology | Leo Cussen Centre for Law |
| Kulbardi K-Track Commitment Award Semester 1 | A k-track student who has successfully completed the k-track program and demonstrated consistent dedication to their studies, along with active and meaningful involvement in the kulbardi centre community. this student shows perseverance, focus, and a genuine commitment to learning. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand Prize | Best academic performance in the accounting major by a graduating student | College of Business | Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand |
| BMT Prize | Best field report in 'marine ecology' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | BMT Commercial Australia Pty Ltd |
| Francis Burt Chambers Law Medal | Highest academic achievement in law | Law and Criminology | Francis Burt Chambers |
| 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 |
| Award in Laboratory Medicine | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences |
| Gilbert + Tobin Prize in Reimagining Law: Technology and the Future of Law | The best academic performance in 'reimagining law: technology and the future of law' | Law and Criminology | Gilbert + Tobin |
| Runner-up Psychology Postgraduate Research Prize | Runner-up publication by a postgraduate student in psychology | Psychology | School of Psychology |
| Rosslyn Tilbury Prize in Forensic Toxicology | Best aggregate mark in 'forensic toxicology' | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Raymond Tilbury Family Trust |
| Graduate Certificate Prize in Energy Studies | Best academic performance in the graduate certificate in energy studies | Engineering and Energy | Energy Studies Staff Prize Fund |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Time and Space | Best academic performance in 'transitioning through time and space' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Squire Patton Boggs Prize in Corporations Law | For academic excellence in 'corporations law' | Law and Criminology | Squire Patton Boggs |
| McMurray's Chorkerup Prize | The best dvm research project focused on an ovine and/or bovine topic | Veterinary Medicine | Chris and Pauline Norton |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Introduction to Criminology | Highest academic achievement in 'introduction to criminology' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Electromagnetism and Electrochemistry | The best academic performance in 'electromagnetism and electrochemistry' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Academic Excellence in Business - Undergraduate Award | Awarded to the highest performing student in the business school | College of Business | Murdoch Business School |
| Thelma Harley Brown Prize in Education | Best academic performance in the master of education (research) by a graduating student | Education | Mr Peter Brown |
| 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 |
| Kulbardi Student Spirit Award | For consistent and excellent contributions, by a first nations student, to the spirit of the kulbardi aboriginal student community. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| 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 and Social Sciences | 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 |
| Ronald Searcy Prize in Calculus and Matrix Algebra | Best academic performance in 'calculus and matrix algebra' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| SBM Legal Prize in Evidence | Best academic achievement in 'evidence' | Law and Criminology | Dr Steve Shaw |
| Kulbardi Postgraduate Studies Award - Research | Awarded to a first nations student, enrolled in a postgraduate research course, who demonstrates outstanding drive, commitment, and achievement in their field. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| 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 | College of Business | Business and Professional Women WA |
| Barbara Buick Women's Electoral Lobby Prize | Best academic performance in 'gender and development in asian societies' | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Women's Electoral Lobby |
| Distinguished Professor Patrick H M Loh Award in Biomedical Science | Most outstanding achievement in the bachelor of biomedical science | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Dr Patrick Loh |
| Australian Society for Parasitology Prize in Veterinary Parasitology | Best aggregate mark in 'principles of infectious disease ii - veterinary parasitology' | Veterinary Medicine | Australian Society for Parasitology |
| 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 and Physics | Marian Kemp Memorial Prize Fund |
| Best Academic Performance in Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary | Best academic performance by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Cocks Macnish Shipping Law Award | Best academic performance in 'shipping law' | Law and Criminology | Cocks Macnish |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Technology, Crime and Justice | Highest academic achievement in 'technology, crime and justice' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Walter and Marie Tauss Prize in Calculus and Matrix Algebra | Best academic performance in the open universities australia unit 'calculus and matrix algebra' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Award in Animal Health | Best weighted average mark in the animal health major, by a graduating student | Agricultural Sciences | School of Agricultural Sciences |
| Bernard J McSherry Prize in Veterinary Clinical Pathology | High achievement in 'systemic pathology and medicine' and the clinical pathology rotation in fifth year | Veterinary Medicine | Family and Friends of Bernard J McSherry |
| Outstanding Achievement in Third Year Engineering | Best academic performance in third year engineering units | Engineering and Energy | School of Engineering & Energy |
| Award in Animal Science | Best weighted average mark in the animal 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 'wandju boodja (welcome to country)' | Indigenous Knowledges | Lavan |
| Lavan Prize in Hot Topics in Indigenous Australia | Best academic achievement in 'hot topics in indigenous australia' | Indigenous Knowledges | Lavan |
| CPA Australia Master of Professional Accounting Award | Best academic performance in the master of professional accounting by a graduating student | College of Business | CPA Australia |
| K-Track iHealth Award Semester 2 | A k-track student who has successfully completed the k-track unit 'ihealth' within the k-track program and demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement in areas related to academic and personal growth. | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre | Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre |
| Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prize in First Year Economics | Best academic performance in first year economics | College of Business | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA |
| Terry Jones Memorial Prize in Philosophy | The best performance in academic excellence and critical insight in either 'ethics through film', 'democracy in doubt' or 'environmental justice' | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Mr Malcolm Bradley |
| Graduate Counselling Perseverance Award | The student who best demonstrates perseverance and dedication to study | Allied Health | School of Allied Health |
| Award in Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best grade point average in the major, by a graduating student | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | School of Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences |
| Jonathan Searcy Prize in Introduction to Chemistry | Best academic performance in the open universities australia unit osci18 'fundamentals of chemistry' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Triangle Engineering Emergency Clinical Rotation Prize | Best practical achievement in core and elective clinical rotations in 'small animal practice 2' | Veterinary Medicine | Triangle Engineering Consultants |
| Prize for the Best Second Year Student | Best academic achievement (highest gpa) across the second year bachelor of nursing course | Nursing | School of Nursing |
| 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 |
| Award in Agricultural Science | Best weighted average mark in the bachelor of agricultural science, by a graduating student | Agricultural Sciences | School of Agricultural Sciences |
| Emrys Grimley Memorial Prize in Biological Sciences | Best academic performance in 'cell biology' and 'environmental biology', completed in the same year | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Family and Friends of Emrys Grimley |
| 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 and Social Sciences | The Australian Sociological Association |
| Best Academic Performance in Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary Teaching | Best academic performance by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Don G Nickels Prize for Success in Clinical Placements | Awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellent communication skills, teamwork and aptitude for clinical practice, as nominated by eme providers | Veterinary Medicine | Dr Don Nickels |
| Worley Environmental Science Award | The best essay by an undergraduate student in environmental sciences. | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Worley |
| Patricia Searcy Prize in Chemistry | Best academic performance in semester 1 of 'fundamentals of chemistry' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Tom Edwards Award for Animal Welfare Science | Best performance in welfare science review in 'welfare and clinical practice' | Veterinary Medicine | Dr Tom Edwards Prize Fund |
| Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prize in Contract Law | Best academic performance in 'contract law' | Law and Criminology | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer |
| Professor John Grandage Memorial Prize | Best academic performance in 'veterinary structure and function i' and 'veterinary structure and function ii' | Veterinary Medicine |
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| 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 |
| Introduction to Psychological Research Methods Prize | Best academic performance in 'introduction to psychological research methods' | Psychology | School of Psychology |
| Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Prize | The two highest academic achieving students in 'biochemistry' and 'molecular biology' calculated using weighted average mark (wam) | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| Best Performance in Master of Education (Coursework) | Best master of education (coursework) by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Clinical Legal Education Prize | Most outstanding contribution to 'clinical legal education' by a graduating student | Law and Criminology | An Anonymous Donor |
| 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 |
| HFRC Prize in Physical Assessment and Rehabilitation | Best academic performance in 'physical assessment and rehabilitation' | Allied Health | HFRC |
| Australian Society for Parasitology Prize in Parasitology | Best aggregate mark in 'parasitology: people, pets and wildlife' | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Australian Society for Parasitology |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Criminal Behaviour | Highest academic achievement 'criminal behaviour' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Evolveable Consulting Prize | Best academic performance in 'circular economy and innovation' | Engineering and Energy | Evolve Consulting |
| CPA Australia Prize in First Year Accounting | Best academic performance in first year undergraduate accounting units | College of Business | CPA Australia |
| King & Wood Mallesons Prize in Civil Procedure | Best academic performance in 'civil procedure' | Law and Criminology | King & Wood Mallesons |
| Lavan Prize in Indigenous Community Development | Best academic achievement in 'indigenous community development' | Indigenous Knowledges | Lavan |
| Dr Richard Carden Pearson QHP Memorial Prize in Environmental Science and Management | Greatest academic improvement by graduate student in a bachelor of science majoring in environmental science | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Judy Richard |
| Best Performance in Doctor of Education (EdD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Best doctoral dissertation by a graduating student | Education | School of Education |
| Highest Academic Achievement in Policing and Crime | Highest academic achievement in 'policing and crime prevention' | Law and Criminology | School of Law & Criminology |
| Energy Studies Prize for Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy | Best academic performance in the master of renewable and sustainable energy | Engineering and Energy | School of Engineering & Energy |
| Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Prize | Best academic performance in 'engineering honours thesis' by a graduating student majoring in industrial control and automation engineering or electrical and renewable energy engineering | Engineering and Energy | Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) |
| Ronald Searcy Prize in Mathematical Methods | Best academic performance in 'mathematical methods and multivariable calculus' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Jennifer Searcy Prize in Physics | Best academic achievement in 'general physics' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Corporeal Health Prize in Exercise Physiology | Most outstanding performance in 'exercise physiology practicum' | Allied Health | Corporeal Health |
| 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 |
| Distinguished Professor Patrick H M Loh Award in Master of Sustainable Development | Most outstanding achievement, by a graduating student, in the master of sustainable development | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Dr Patrick Loh |
| Postgraduate Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Science | Best grade point average in 'graduate certificate in environmental assessment and management' or 'graduate diploma in environmental science' by a graduating student | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | School of Environmental & Conservation Sciences |
| 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 |
| RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Award Semester 1 | A student residing in the city of rockingham or city of kwinana who has successfully completed the semester 1 ontrack flex program to achieve enrolment in a murdoch university course | Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Education | RSTC Gordon Smith Memorial Fund |
| Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation (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) |
| Adamson Prize in Equine Medicine and Surgery | Greatest proficiency in 'advanced topics in equine practice' | Veterinary Medicine | The Adamson Family |
| The Rieko Ishikawa Award | The best academic performance in 'postgraduate semester in japan 1' or 'postgraduate semester in japan 2' | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Australia-Japan Society of WA Inc |
| WA Naturalists' Club Serventy Memorial Prize | Best performance in the practical component of 'australian biodiversity' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | WA Naturalists' Club |
| RK O'Connor K.C. Prize in Taxation | Best academic performance in the undergraduate unit 'taxation' | College of Business | Mr Robert K. O'Connor KC |
| 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 |
| Tucker Family Prize for Best Achievement in Healthy Human Body | Best academic achievement (highest gpa) in nursing science | Nursing | Tucker Family |
| Indonesian Language Studies Prize | Best academic performance in indonesian language studies | Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | An Anonymous Donor |
| Jonathan Searcy Prize in Physics | Best academic performance in the open universities australia unit 'general physics' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in the Quantum Realm | Best academic performance in 'the quantum realm' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |
| Wildflower Society of WA (Murdoch Branch) Prize | Best academic performance in 'plant evolution, radiation and adaptation' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Wildflower Society of WA, Murdoch Branch |
| 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 |
| Equine Veterinary Association (EVA) Prize | Best academic performance in 'equine practice' and equine core rotation | Veterinary Medicine | Equine Veterinarians Australia |
| Amanda Young Study Award | Greatest academic improvement from 'foundations of the environment' to 'ecology' | Environmental and Conservation Sciences | The Amanda Young Foundation |
| Professor Bill Clark Memorial Prize for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Dux | Best academic performance in the fourth and fifth years of the doctor of veterinary medicine | Veterinary Medicine | School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Distinguished Professor Patrick H M Loh Award in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Most outstanding achievement in the entrepreneurship and innovation major, by a graduating student | College of Business | Dr Patrick Loh |
| Best Psychology Postgraduate Research Prize | Top publication by a postgraduate student in psychology | Psychology | School of Psychology |
| David Muir Prize in Extractive Metallurgy | The best academic performance in 'graduate diploma in extractive metallurgy' (g1034) | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Established in perpetuity by the late Professor David Muir |
| Ann Osborn Memorial Prize in Molecular Biology | Best academic performance by a student graduating with honours in molecular biology | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | The Osborn Family |
| Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia Prize in Family Law | Best academic achievement in 'family law' | Law and Criminology | Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia |
| Nicholas Searcy Prize in Applied Mathematics | Best academic performance in 'introductory calculus with applications' | Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Jennifer Searcy OAM |