Study with the School of BioSciences

We cultivate a vibrant community of over 200 students studying at undergraduate, masters, and PhD levels.

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Why study with the School of BioSciences?

Ranked #1 in Australia for biological sciences, we are counted among the world’s best institutions by number of citations, international awards and grant success.

Supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, teaching facilities, and nationally recognised museum collections, our students enjoy an extraordinary perspective into ecology, evolution, molecular and cellular biology.

Meet our students

Our students and alumni have been part of some of the most fascinating projects and opportunities. Find out where studying biological sciences can take you.

Meet our students

Scholarships, awards and prizes

The University of Melbourne has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia. With over 1200 scholarships and prizes available for new and current students, it's more than likely there is one that you're eligible for either when you start your course or during your studies.

Find a scholarship

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