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.
Biology students can gain practical experience in one of our many field sites, including One Tree Island in the Great Barrier Reef, depending on which study area you choose. Students can also work with Taronga Zoo staff, facilities and animals, and do research with partners, such as the CSIRO and the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.
You can choose a specialist biology degree, or choose to undertake a biology-related program, major, minor, or electives within one of our other degrees.
Transitioning from learning theory at university to sitting in the lab and learning how to cut histology slides or perform triglyceride assays has been a completely different and rewarding experience.
Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)
A pivotal moment was attending the University’s Open Day and speaking with an academic in the Faculty of Science, who informed me I could do a degree that combined my two favourite subjects in high school, biology and history.
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) '12, PhD '17
Biology programs available:
Most majors are also available as minors.
Our graduates can be found in many settings and roles, including:
