Sciences

Scientists tackle the world’s biggest challenges, such as extending life, ending world hunger, and fighting climate change.


  • Surround yourself with science excellence

    As a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide science student, you’ll be part of an incredibly high-achieving community. The overall quality of our broad suite of Life Sciences and Natural Sciences programs is ranked #92 and #137 in the world respectively^^, while in individual disciplines, we’re:

    • #45 globally in Physical Chemistry*  
    • #74 in Physics*
    • #51-70 in Veterinary Science^^
    • top 100 in Geology, Earth and Marine Sciences^^
  • Fantastic facilities and flexible skills

    Regardless of your chosen scientific discipline, you'll have the opportunity to learn and gain practical, hands-on experience—in truly world-class facilities.

    It could be our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital; the largest teaching winery in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog; or the third largest agricultural research precinct in the world. Perhaps you'll make use of our in-house supercomputer for lightning-fast data analysis.

    For flexibility in your degree our Bachelor of Science degree has 13 majors that you can choose from.

    Whatever your path, you'll graduate with highly sought-after and transferable skills in communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving, ready to tackle the world's greatest challenges.

  • Career prospects

    Employment growth for the majority of science-related roles range from stable to very strong†â¶Ä , with STEM jobs predicted to grow nearly twice as fast as other occupations‡.

Make History in Sciences

Scott is the lead Medical Physicist at ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s first proton centre. Lily travels the world to present her research to international partners. Where could a science degree take you?

  • Ranked #45 globally for Physical Chemistry*
  • Ranked #92 globally for Life Sciences**
  • Producing scientific research ‘well above world standard’†

* US News Best Global Universities Rankings by Subject, 2023.
** QS World Universities by Subject, 2024.
† Excellence in Research for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, 2018 (Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences).
†â¶Ä  ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Government, Labour Market Insights, 2023.
‡ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Government, 2020.  

Choose your level of study

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Masters by Research

Doctorate by Research

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog was a place where I could find like-minded people who loved the things I wanted to learn about. Because of that, I have the skills, mindset and patience to tackle many problems in science or industry, and create my own jobs and business opportunities
Dr Jonathan Hall - Bachelor of Science

Dr Jonathan Hall

Co-founder and Director, Life Whisperer ThincLab
Bachelor of Science