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Explore the complex relationship between the mind and brain.

The Bachelor of Biotechnology gives you the knowledge to develop the fuel sources, foods and medical treatments of the future, while teaching you to think ethically about how they will change our society.

The Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability has been designed to give you a broad environmental education, teaching you to link the natural and social sciences with their applications in environmental conservation and sustainable resource management.

Explore the complex and fascinating world of genetics and unravel the mysteries of DNA with the ANU Bachelor of Genetics.

The Bachelor of Health Science will equip you with a broad understanding of the themes explored in advanced studies of medicine and offers a potential pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANU.

Honours is a one-year program that you can take after completing a three-year Bachelor Degree in Health Science, or following completion of sufficient credits in cognate fields as part of a three or four year Bachelor degree

The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences provides the tools to study these patterns and structures and along the way, you learn transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis, investigation and evidenced-based decision-making.

The Bachelor of Medical Science brings the disciplines of genetics, immunology, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and anatomy into a single degree.

In the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) you’ll get to explore your interests by undertaking research as an undergraduate student, get one-on-one mentoring by leading academics… all while enjoying the camaraderie of a group of like-minded students.

Decode the puzzle of the human brain with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). This degree will allow you to explore both the research and applied components of psychology, with the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest when completing Honours in your fourth year.

Explore the possibilities of science from astronomy to zoology and everything in between with our most flexible science degree. Tailor a program to your unique interests while giving you the broad critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the workforce.

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) will provide you with a great base in six different areas of psychology: developmental, social, personality, methods, cognition and biological.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) provides the same breadth of opportunities as the Bachelor of Science, with the addition of an honours year designed to extend your understanding and introduce you to concepts that are more advanced than standard course activities.

The Doctor of Medicine is a specialist research degree. It is available to full-time ANU academic staff who completed the MBBS, MChD, or an equivalent degree, more than five years ago.

During the PhD program you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Joint and Dual Award PhD programs provide research candidates the opportunity to conduct research at, and graduate with PhD qualifications from, two world-leading research-intensive institutions.

This Graduate Certificate addresses the global need for more effective practical implementation of disaster risk policy measures in regional countries impacted regularly by natural disasters.

The Graduate Certificate of Environment provides you with a flexible education experience and acts as an entry point for more advanced coursework degree programs.

The ANU Graduate Certificate of Forests provides you with a flexible education experience and acts as an entry point for more advanced coursework degree programs.

The Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Technology Regulation is a multidisciplinary program that aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of nuclear science and regulation principles.

The Graduate Certificate of Public Health provides you with a flexible education experience and acts as an entry point for more advanced coursework degree programs in Public Health.

Improve your science communication skills with the online Graduate Certificate in Science Communications.

The Master of Public Health explores globally significant fields including ageing, mental health, health services research, global health, chronic disease epidemiology, environment, climate and health, infectious disease epidemiology and modelling, and society, culture and health.

With a Master of Biotechnology at ANU, you'll learn from our researchers working on the cutting edge of molecular biology, gene technology, biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, to equip yourself with the skills to tackle issues of global importance.

The Master of Climate Change is the ideal degree if your current role intersects with climate issues and you are seeking to broaden and deepen your knowledge to move up to the next career level.

The Master of Clinical Psychology is a two-year program listed with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. You will study clinical coursework and undertake a clinical field placement and clinical research.

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (MCHAM) is the only interdisciplinary program of its kind in Australia, bringing important anthropological perspectives and social science research methodologies to the study of health.

This Master's degree is a research-focused degree for students with an endless curiosity about how the world works. In this program, in addition to your coursework, you will design and complete an independent research project based on your own interests.

The Master of Energy Change is an interdisciplinary coursework program that allows you to develop a program of advanced learning suited to your individual interests, skills and aspirations in the area of energy change.

The Master of Environment helps you develop the skills and knowledge to work on big environmental problems facing the world today. Delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet, at Australia’s leading academic research institution for environment.

The Master of Forests provides a unique opportunity to learn about biodiversity conservation, environmental governance and management of forested landscapes.

Upgrade your skills with Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced), while also developing your own area of expertise with a year-long research project of your choice.

The Master of Neuroscience is your opportunity to learn more about biology, biotechnology and policy roles in clinical medicine, biomedical science and education.

During the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

The Master of Professional Psychology is a two year (full-time) program and offers an alternative pathway to your professional career in psychology, without the need for an honours degree.

The Master of Science Communication combines theoretical and practical aspects of science communication, including courses on science in the media, science communication on the web, science and public policy, and cross-cultural science communication.

The Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation is the only degree of its kind in Australia, equipping you with the interdisciplinary skills the agri-industry needs.

The Master of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics covers a broad range of areas including astrophysical techniques and computing, planetary science, stellar astrophysics, and cosmology.

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a versatile program that allows you to explore different fields in biology and related topics.

Delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet - and graduate with a prestigious qualification from Australia’s leading university.

With a Master of Science in Materials Science from Australia’s top-ranked university. you'll be equipped to face the key challenges in the development of new materials.

Study courses tailored to your own interests and needs, ranging from pure mathematics to mathematical modelling, computational mathematics and applications of mathematics, to many more research areas.

The Australian National University is the only Australian university that offers postgraduate education in the increasingly important field of nuclear science.

The Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation & Measurement covers topics such as noise and measurement, photonic sensing systems, electronics and data analysis.

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics brings together mathematics, computer science, biology and statistics in a powerful combination.

The Master of Science in Quantum Technology explores the frontier of quantum technology, covering topics such as unbreakable cryptography, faster computers and quantum phenomena.

From quantum field theory to general relativity, theoretical physics not only answers the most fundamental questions of our existence, but is also at the forefront of scientific discovery.

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