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
Monash Science researchers help relocate the endangered Malle emu-wren
The charismatic Mallee Emu-wren, once widespread in the Murray-Mallee region of South Australia and Victoria, has in recent decades, been restricted to a small network of Victorian reserves by a series of bushfires.
Common weed unlocks new clues to understanding adaptation
A study led by Monash University biologists using the invasive plant ‘annual ragweed’ has found that adaptation to new environments can occur rapidly and consistently.
Reef fish on a narrow diet evolve faster, study finds
Reef fish evolve faster and have greater genetic diversity when they have less food to choose from, according to researchers from Monash University and the USA.
Monash biologist awarded over $130,000 to investigate bacteriophage therapy
Research on bacteriophages has won Monash biologist Dr Jeremy J. Barr a Ramaciotti Award for Biomedical Research with a grant of $137,534.
Antidepressants in waterways disturb fish behaviour, study finds
A new study led by Monash biologists has found that male fish exposed to the antidepressant fluoxetine (commonly marketed as ProzacTM) are spending more time pursuing female fish for sex.