THE CENTURY OF BIOLOGY Biology is the study of life’s processes and living organisms. ‘Biological Sciences’ is the umbrella term given to all areas of study that have biology at their core. Disciplines within the biological sciences focus on microbes, plants and animals, and involve the study of structure, function, evolution, development, genetics and ecology. Scales of study range from genetics (the study of genes and the way in which they control the development of plants and animals, including humans) to ecology (the study of relationships between organisms, the biosphere and the environment). A science for adventurous minds, the study of biology can take you back in time almost four billion years to examine the very foundations of life itself, or to the future, where you will be at the forefront of identifying and solving the growing number of biological issues confronting the planet. As a student of biological sciences you will have the opportunity to become a highly versatile graduate, with the wide variety of skills you will acquire being relevant to many careers.
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A degree in biology develops the fundamental skills and knowledge to establish a career as a biologist. Research from former Australia’s Chief Scientist (2016) shows that science graduates are employed in a diverse range of jobs. This is why the School of Biological Sciences also focuses on equipping students with transferable skills that can be applied in a broad range of careers.
