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Masters Degrees in Biological Sciences in Australia

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Phd in Biological sciences Ph.D.

Macquarie University Australia

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Master of Science in Biological Sciences Masters Degree

Australian National University Australia

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Master of Biological Science Masters Degree

The University of Western Australia Australia

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Master of Science (Biological Sciences) Masters Degree (Research)

University of Tasmania Australia

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Study a Biological Sciences Masters in Australia in 2025

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 masters 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 through lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Forensic Science
  • Genomics
  • Animal and Wild Behaviour
  • Microbiology
  • Modern Theories of Evolution

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.

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