Degrees that teach Biology
Around 215 undergraduate degrees in Australia include biology, spanning 10 fields and 28 universities. Approximate and generalised, not official.
Fields that cover biology
- Science — 170 degrees
- Medicine & Dentistry — 14 degrees
- Health & Public Health — 7 degrees
- Allied Health — 6 degrees
- Agriculture & Environment — 6 degrees
- Veterinary & Animal Science — 4 degrees
- Law & Justice — 3 degrees
- Engineering — 2 degrees
- Education & Teaching — 2 degrees
- Nursing & Midwifery — 1 degrees
Universities teaching biology
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 52 | biology, chemistry, geology, earth sciences |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 14 | biology, physiology, sustainability, food science |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 14 | biology, earth sciences, ecology, research design |
| Curtin University | WA | 13 | biology, biochemistry, agricultural science, analytical chemistry |
| Deakin University | VIC | 11 | biology, chemistry, research design, science communication |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 11 | biology, cultural studies, chemistry, mathematics |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 10 | biology, environmental science, psychology, chemistry |
| RMIT University | VIC | 8 | biology, biochemistry, research design, medical sciences |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 8 | chemistry, biology, biochemistry, work placement |
| Monash University | VIC | 7 | biology, chemistry, physics, medical sciences |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 7 | biology, sustainability, mathematics, environmental science |
| Australian National University | ACT | 6 | biology, genetics, chemistry, analytical chemistry |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 6 | biology, agricultural science, chemistry, contract law |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 6 | biology, genetics, ecology, environmental science |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 5 | biology, science communication, agricultural science, applied statistics |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 5 | biology, chemistry, professional practice, physiology |
| University of New England | NSW | 5 | biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 5 | chemistry, biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry |
| Macquarie University | NSW | 4 | biology, evolution, science communication, ecology |
| Southern Cross University | NSW | 4 | biology, ecology, environmental science, anatomy |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 3 | biology, medical sciences, biochemistry, physiology |
| Federation University Australia | VIC | 2 | chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology |
| Griffith University | QLD | 2 | biology, microbiology, clinical skills, clinical education |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 2 | molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology |
| Victoria University | VIC | 2 | biology, professional practice, clinical skills, physiology |
| Australian Catholic University | Multi-state | 1 | human anatomy, chemistry, biology, molecular biology |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 1 | agricultural science, sustainability, environmental science, biology |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1 | animal science, zoology, chemistry, conservation biology |
Frequently asked questions
Which degrees teach biology?
Around 215 undergraduate degrees in Australia include biology, across fields like Science, Medicine & Dentistry, Health & Public Health, Allied Health.
Which universities teach biology?
About 28 universities, including The University of Adelaide, La Trobe University, The University of Queensland, Curtin University, Deakin University.
Approximate, not official.