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.
Postgraduate
Whether you think global or local, a PhD helps you make an impact on your community.
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
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
Antarctica in 2070: What future will we choose?
Choices made in the next decade will have long-term consequences for Antarctica and the globe, according to research published today in Nature.
New Monash study has implications for Senate Inquiry into Mitochondrial Donation
A study led by Monash biologists has found for the first time that some mutations in mitochondrial DNA – are ‘sexually antagonistic’, that is, good for one sex, but bad for the other.
Wrong assumptions about how organisms reproduce threatens world fisheries, study warns
An international study led by Monash marine ecologists has found that larger fish are much more important to feeding the planet than previously thought.
Sharp claws helped ancient seals conquer the oceans
When catching and eating large prey, top predators use tools like sharp teeth and strong claws to tear apart their food. Such weapons are common in predators on the land, but in the water, animals like seals and whales are better known for having streamlined flippers that help them swim.
It’s tough at the top – ‘energetics of growth’ emphasises challenges for predatory fish
A new study looking at growth patterns in fish has found that the ‘cost’ of growth is central to determining how energy moves between levels in the food chain.