Biological sciences
Gain knowledge in the areas of DNA, cells, populations and ecosystems
About Biological sciences
All life shares a common ancestor, and so whether your interest is in genetics, ecology, botany, zoology, agriculture, evolution, or the medical, veterinary or other health sciences, it all starts in the same place.
Learn from our renowned researchers, who work on everything from sensory ecology to aquaculture technology and plant pathology.
Gain business, analytical and communication skills which can be applied in the global workforce, alongside many of our alumni.
Discover the Veterinary BioSciences major
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Why study at the University of Melbourne
Choose your specialty
This uniquely collaborative course is yours to personalise – select an area of specialisation and pair it with your choice of professional skill-building subjects.
Future-proof your career
Jobs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine are growing faster than other industries.
World-class facilities
As a Science student at Melbourne, you’ll have access to our $100 million life sciences building – the most sophisticated of its kind in Australia.
Hear from our students
Find out what motivated our current students to choose Melbourne, and the impact studying with us has had on their lives and careers.
As part of the my degree, I was able to complete a placement on a neuropsycho-oncology research study at MCRI, which allowed me to see what it would be like to be a neuropsychologist in that field.
Farah Elhassan, Bachelor of Science