Study Master degrees Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced option available) Available as an advanced degree toc Enquire now Course guide Overview The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a flexible coursework program which combines theory and practice to explore how life on Earth works. You will study with some of Australia's leading scientists from biological disciplines including biomedical sciences, ecology and evolution, genetics, plant sciences and biochemistry, and related areas such as biological anthropology, ethics, health and disease, public policy, environmental change, and contemporary perspectives in environmental science. Along with honing your technical skills in our world-class facilities, you'll also develop a critical understanding of the role of science in society, a vital skill for identifying, communicating and responding to societal needs and global challenges. Program handbook Advanced The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced) incorporates a research project of your choice, supervised by an academic, and is a gateway to further research, such as a PhD. Advanced program handbook Key facts #1 for Natural Sciences (QS 2023) in Australia 2 years full time Semester 1 & 2 intake Access to state-of-the-art facilities and labs #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education) Testimonials Siwanon Paphatmethin "As an international student exploring research areas in biology but with little experience conducting research, the Master of Sciences (Advanced) in Biological Sciences was very helpful. It provided me with the opportunity to make connections with research scientists, which later paved the way to my current status as PhD candidate at ANU and CSIRO. The environment was supportive and cooperative, and the staff are approachable. I had a really great time." Xiaojun Yuan “My Masters is better than I imagined. My supervisor is fantastic and I love working with her. I’m having such a good time. My supervisor and I are getting very nice results from the experiments we’re doing on autotransporters, which is really exciting. We’re studying the assembly of a specific autotransporter to see if it’s a good target for developing new antibiotics. It’s still too early to say how important what we’re working on will be, but it’s very promising." Access state-of-the-art lab facilities or get research support from the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Unit. Explore our biology facilities Careers As a graduate, you will be highly employable for work in research, policy and management roles in Australia and across the world, including project management, research and analysis, education and community awareness, and policy. Biological Science is an area with many career opportunities in government, industry and the non-profit sector. Federal government agencies Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government Office of the Gene Technology Regulator IP Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration Department of Health Department of Agriculture Department of the Environment and Energy Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Department of Education and Training Defence Science and Technology Organisation Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peak bodies Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australian Academy of Science National Measurement Institute Cancer Council Australia Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Ecological Society of Australia Australian Science Media Centre RiAus - Australia’s national science channel Australian Institute of Marine Science Questacon Pharmaceutical Society of Australia NPS MedicineWise Food Standards Australia New Zealand International NGOs World Health Organisation World Intellectual Property Organization United Nations. You could also work in universities, private consultancy firms, think tanks, state and local government agencies, and research centres. The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2020. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers. Breaking the PhD mould: finding a career outside academia Meet Sarojini Balkrishna, an ANU alumna who proves that there is life outside of academia for PhD graduates. Read more Learning experience Image A close look at biology leads graduate to find herself It was while looking down a microscope that Minette Salmon made a huge breakthrough—she started to see her own biology differently. Read Minette's story Image The bio-engineering solution to a human-made problem PhD researcher Angus Rae is using advanced microscopy techniques to study legume roots. His findings will contribute to the fight against the serious, global problem of nitrogen pollution. Zoom in on Angus' research Fees & scholarships Fees Please visit the Programs and Courses website for information about fees. View fees View fees for advanced program Scholarships Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation. 360 Virtual tours Ever wondered what the science buildings and facilities at the ANU look like from the inside? Take yourself on a 360 tour and find out. Choose a tour Convenors Dr Rachael Remington Rachael's research has primarily focused on freshwater fishes: from investigating patterns of desert larval fish drift ecology to evolution of turbid-water traits in North American minnows. Watch the webinar Learn what it is like to study Biology, Biological Sciences and Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics at ANU. Hear from current students Ivan Vinogradov and Zhijia Yu about their experiences. How to apply Domestic International Understand the how to apply steps Visit the domestic postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. Domestic postgraduate applications Understand the how to apply steps Visit the international postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. International postgraduate applications toc Enquire now Course guide Need more information? Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you within 48 hours Enquire
