Biological Sciences (Honours) BSc (Hons)
Murdoch University Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Biological Sciences with Honours Bachelor Degree
La Trobe University Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)/Master of Teaching (Secondary) Bachelor Degree
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Biological Science Bachelor Degree
The University of Western Australia Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesDiploma in Biomedical Science UG:Diploma
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Australia
Find out moreBachelor of Science Bachelor Degree
Federation University Australia Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Science (Marine Biology) Bachelor Degree
The University of Adelaide Australia
Find out moreBachelor of Science (Honours) (Biology) Bachelor Degree
University of Southern Queensland Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) Bachelor Degree
Deakin University Australia
Find out moreBachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology) Bachelor Degree
Flinders University Australia
Find out more See all matching coursesBachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science Dual Degree
Charles Sturt University Australia
Find out moreLooking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Biological Sciences in Australia
Biological sciences is an academic discipline that broadly covers any subject that studies living organisms and the science of ‘life’. This can include, but is not limited to, biology, zoology, genetics, plant science, and microbiology. As a student of biological sciences, you may look at things such as the interactions between animals, and how genes are expressed, among other things.
Graduates of a degree in biological sciences have a wide range of career options available to them. These include biochemist, laboratory technician, natural scientist, biological sciences teacher, and conservation biologist, as well as many other paths.
Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:
Study in Australia
Famous for surfing, sunshine and beaches, Australia has so much to offer to international students. The country's rich culture and history makes it a incredibly diverse country, and one that is welcoming and warm towards the international community. Australia has long been seen as a global leader in higher education, and places emphasis on delivering world-class education to both domestic and international students. The Group of Eight Universities is a prestigious group of universities that focus on providing internationally renowned faculty and research facilities across Australian higher education.
See our detailed guide to studying in Australia for international students.
Sign up to av´óƽ̨.com, the home of quality study abroad advice.
Sign up nowRead our selection of advice articles for those looking to start on their study abroad adventure. Covering topics from study visas, applications, funding and choosing the right course and institution:
Read av´óƽ̨'s suggestions on your first steps when deciding where to study abroad, with helpful tips to make your decision easier.
Find out more about international student visas for studying abroad, as well as how, where and when to apply for yours.
In this article we look at how to approach choosing where in the world you would like to study.
Find out more about English language tests, your options and what is required as an overseas student.