Biological and Physical Sciences

The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences undertakes teaching and research in a wide range of cutting-edge disciplines including biology, biomedical science/human biology, plant sciences, ecology and sustainability, chemistry, physics/astronomy, climatology and wine science (in partnership with CSU). Graduates from these programs may seek work in areas such as genetics, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, plant breeding, astronomy, atmospheric and environmental physics, climatology, chemistry, wineries, quality control and production management.

Areas of study

There is a diverse range of programs available in the Biological and Physical Sciences area.

Biomedical Science Chemistry  Climatology  Ecology and Sustainability

Sustainability Science (postgraduate level) Plant Science Physics and Astronomy Wine Science

Teaching and Research Facilities

We have established a number of teaching and research facilities for education and research purposes including:

• Australian Native Woodland Reserve
• Ravensbourne Field Studies Centre 
• Mt Kent Observatory 
• Physiology and Pharmacology Teaching Facility 
• Environmental Monitoring Network
• Solar UV Monitoring Facility