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.

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Honours

Genetics/genomics, ecology, evolution, plant sciences and zoology. Use your love of biology to make the world a better place. New! 2021 Mid-Year Honours Projects now available

Research Master's Degrees

Create the future you want to live in.

  • Master of Environment and Sustainability
  • Master of Genome Analytics

    • Postgraduate

    Whether you think global or local, a PhD helps you make an impact on your community. See our Academic Prospectus for research projects.

    Green Turtle. Image: Christopher Gatto, PhD Student, Reina Lab.

    Research

    We have research strengths in three broad discipline areas:

    Other research areas include: The Centre for Geometric Biology

    See our New Research Prospectus to find out what our researchers are currently working on.

    BIO3820 field trip to Borneo. Image: Mr Bruce Weir.

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    We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and providing a first class, international education to students from all around the world.

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    Latest news from The School of Biological Sciences

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    Australian reptiles highlight urgent need for taxonomic research in the fight against biodiversity loss

    A new study shows the need for focusing conservation efforts on identifying and classifying new species, with biodiversity loss feared greater than realised.

    Biology

    Eminent Antarctic researcher recognised by Australian Academy of Science

    Professor-Steven-Chown

    Congratulations to Professor Steven Chown from the Monash University School of Biological Sciences on being named a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

    Biology 25 January 2021

    A fang for every occasion, scientists reveal which snakes have the sharpest teeth

    New research is using high-resolution 3D scanning to reveal patterns in the design of snake fangs, showing that these needle-like teeth are shaped to match the snake’s preferred prey.

    Biology 1 January 1970

    Researchers find new enzyme regulation process which may influence kidney health

    A recent study led by Monash University researchers has identified a new mechanism for the regulation of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) – an important enzyme for regulating kidney health during high blood pressure.

    Biology 1 January 1970
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    Genetic study sheds light on why people get piles

    Hemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.

    Biology
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