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Studying Biological Sciences in Australia offers a unique opportunity for you to study with world-renowned experts in the Biological Sciences field, whilst experiencing the excitement and challenges of living in a different country.

A number of universities in Australia offer courses in Biological Sciences, including Monash University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland, The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney and the University of Western Australia. All of these universities have many talented and enthusiastic lecturers and professors working in the Biological Sciences area who will encourage you to achieve your highest potential.

The courses offered at each University vary. However, the program below shows possible Units of Study for a student studying at the University of Sydney:

Subjects studied: Concepts in Biology, Human Biology and Living Systems, Animals, Cell Biology, Plant Anatomy & Two specialist degree programs are also available: The Environmental Program and Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Each of the above Australian Universities has academic staff members who are world renowned experts in their fields, including:

  • Animal, Plant and Fungal Physiology
  • Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Ecology
  • Taxonomy, Evolution and Biogeography and Terrestrial Ecology

In the Third Year there are a large number of options which provide a thorough contemporary understanding of many areas of biology. Options include:

  • Ecophysiology of animals, plants and fungi
  • Evolution and diversity of the Australian biota
  • Cellular and systems physiology of animals and plants
  • Marine, terrestrial and plant ecology
  • Eukaryotic genetics and development
  • Molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology
  • Entomology
  • Physiology, molecular & general genetics, plant ecology & diversity

Studying Biological Sciences in Australia offers a unique opportunity to study an enormous diversity of animal and plant forms which are found nowhere else in the world. In addition, increasing emphasis is now being placed on studying Biological Sciences, with the Australian Research Council now investing more money in biology than in both physics and chemistry combined. Biology is now seen as more relevant and potent, because our growing awareness of the world has made the fragility of the natural environment very public.

There are also many other reasons for studying in Australia:

High educational standards mean that graduates with Australian qualifications have skills which are in demand all over the world. Australian universities offer attractive and stimulating academic environments, with extensive linkages and involvement in international education development with staff and student exchange programs. Australia offers a safe and friendly educational environment to international students; living and tuition costs are low compared to other educational study options. The dynamic multicultural environment enables students to experience a variety of cultures and cuisines, and find friends with common interests and experience.

Australia offers many wonderful travel, entertainment and adventure opportunities, as well as unique flora and fauna making studying in Australia a memorable and exciting experience. Australia's wide range of attractions and sightseeing opportunities include beautiful beaches, rainforest and wilderness areas, vast 'outback' deserts, farmlands and exciting dynamic cities. The cities offer an enormous variety of cafes and restaurants, theatres and concerts, museums, art galleries, shopping centres, and exciting night life. Those seeking adventure can go rock-climbing, bush walking, scuba-diving, abseiling, hot air ballooning, paragliding, white water rafting - to name just a few possibilities. You can also visit the outback and stay at a farm homestead, experience camping under the stars, sheep shearing, cattle mustering and horse riding.

If you are interested in sport, then Australia can satisfy almost every possible kind of activity - including basketball, cricket, football, golf, tennis, water sports and so much more. And, in case you should forget, the 2000 Olympic Games are to be held in Sydney offering many opportunities to experience a unique exciting world sporting event, as well as the excitement of visiting Australia at such a time.

Author

Val Carey
University of Sydney