School of Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Use your curious and creative mind to analyse and interpret data. Discover the hows and whys of our world.
Honours
From molecules to ecosystems, use your love of biology to help make the world a better place - 2019 Honours Projects now available!
Postgraduate
Whether you think global or local, a PhD helps you make an impact on your community. See our Academic Prospectus for research projects.
Research
We have research strengths in four broad discipline areas:
- Ecology and Ecosystems
- Evolution in a Changing World
- Form and Function of Life
- Genetics, Genomics, and Health
See our Research Prospectus to find out what our researchers are currently working on.
Other research areas include:
Teaching
We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and providing a first class, international education to students from all around the world.
Latest news from The School of Biological Sciences
New findings a game changer for understanding the Antarctic’s islands
Monash researchers have delivered new findings that are a game changer for understanding the Antarctic's most biodiverse islands.
Chemical contaminants on wildlife deeper problem than previously thought
An international team of scientists led by Monash University has warned that the danger to wildlife through chemical pollution is a wider problem than previously thought as the effects of indirect contamination are not being factored into the issue.
Six Monash Science researchers become ARC Future Fellows
Science researchers have won almost half of the ARC Future Fellowships awarded to Monash University – an outstanding achievement for the Faculty of Science, which has propelled the University into first place nationally in the list of Future Fellows announced yesterday.
Monash plant science discovery may unlock treatment strategies for genetic diseases in humans
Monash plant scientists have discovered a new molecular mechanism of gene regulation, which could have major implications for the development of treatment strategies for Friedreich’s ataxia – a debilitating genetic disorder that causes damage to the nervous system.
Rare study of a common Australian robin has global implications for genome evolution and local climate adaptation
Research into how powerhouse genes evolve and form partnerships is critical for understanding how organisms adapt their metabolism to local climates, but rare.