Biological Sciences

If you are interested in investigating and experimenting to learn more about living organisms, a Biology major is for you. You’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of biology including plant and animal biology, cell and molecular biology, plus genetics and evolution.

Building on your in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of biology, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of interest – focusing your studies on different courses to specialise in an area that most suits your career plans.

Research areas cover genetics, plant cell development, DNA damage, reproductive biology to name a few, with opportunities for biology graduates to embark on careers involving biochemistry, environmental/ecological biology for example, or to further study specific topics at a higher level.

Potential job opportunities for biology graduates include animal biologist, biochemist, botanist/plant scientist, environmental/ecological biologist, pathology assistant or research assistant.

Assoc Prof Geoffry De Iuliis

Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

By examining the biological factors of male infertility, Dr Geoffry De Iuliis’ work is helping to create new hope for millions of men and women struggling to conceive.

Assoc Prof Zamira Gibb

ARC Research Fellow
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Dr Zamira Gibb is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of equine fertility enhancement who works closely with industry to improve reproductive outcomes.

Assoc Prof Ian Grainge

Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Microbiology, Novel antibiotics, Site specific recombination

Assoc Prof Karl Hassan

Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Antimicrobial resistance, Membrane transport, Microbial genomics

Dr Ben Long

Senior Lecturer in Molecular Plant Biology
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

My work focuses on understanding and harnessing the mechanisms cyanobacteria—commonly known as blue-green algae—use to capture carbon dioxide.

Dr Tessa Lord

Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Dr Tessa Lord is a reproductive biologist specialising in spermatogenesis and spermatogonial stem cell biolog

Dr Vanessa Melino

Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Vanessa is a plant physiologist and molecular biologist. Her ambition is to domesticate new food crops that can grow with saline water and that have a low nitrogen footprint.

Professor Brett Nixon

Deputy Head of College
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

An investigator of indomitable spirit, Professor Brett Nixon is pursuing the mysteries of sperm dysfunction from multiple, linked perspectives.

Dr Joseph Pegler

Program Convenor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Dr Joseph Pegler is a molecular plant biologist whose work aims to deliver food security for our increasing population.

Dr John Schjenken

Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences

Examining the impact of environmental exposures on seminal fluid immune regulatory factor synthesis. Building knowledge of the significance of seminal fluid extracellular vesicles in female immune regulatory function.

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