Study in Australia
Study Biology & Life Sciences in Australia
- Programs
- 43
- Universities
- 19
- Tuition from
- A$18,000
Life sciences in Australia cover biomedical science, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and marine and environmental biology. The research-intensive Group of Eight universities and James Cook University (for tropical and marine biology) are the traditional strengths.
Undergraduate entry is a strong science background; postgraduate coursework master's accept cognate bachelor's with a credit average and IELTS 6.5. Research master's and PhDs are funded through the Research Training Program.
Migration angle. Pure life-science roles are thin on the skilled lists. Graduates often move into laboratory, research support, regulatory, or further study (medicine, PhD) rather than a direct migration occupation.
Most affordable Biology & Life Sciences programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
All universities offering Biology & Life Sciences
- Adelaide University
- Australian Catholic University
- Bond University
- Curtin University
- Flinders University
- James Cook University
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- University of Canberra
- University of Melbourne
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame Australia
- University of Queensland
- University of Sydney
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- UNSW Sydney
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Typical entry requirements
Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Biology & Life Sciences in Australia: common questions
Can a biology degree lead to permanent residence in Australia?
Not directly through the occupation lists. Common routes are further study into a listed health profession, a research higher degree, or employer sponsorship.
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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.