As biology is the study of life, it’s one of the broadest subjects you can study and has a very broad array of job opportunities for graduates. Biology encompasses everything from the molecular study of life processes to the study of animals, plant and complex environmental systems.
Biology holds the key to solving some of the biggest challenges our planet faces. You can investigate a multitude of life forms from viruses, bacteria and protozoans, to fungi, plants and animals, including us humans.
As you unravel the complexities of how these life forms interact with each other and their abiotic environments, your studies can take you from the laboratory to a rainforest, desert, farm or underwater. Be astounded and endlessly fascinated by the immense diversity of biology, and feel prepared for a career that can take you around the world.
Graduates from biology learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may specialise in the study of evolution, marine ecosystems, food production, natural history, animal and environmental conservation, immunology, biotechnology and more which opens up a wide range of career opportunities.
Some industries, companies, and roles where biology graduates can find themselves include:
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As career opportunities span a range of roles and industries, salary trends depend on the area you decide to work. Payscale reports that Bachelor of Science graduates who specialise in biology earn an average annual salary of $79,000 in Australia.
