Our in-demand science graduates stand at the forefront of change and innovation. We’re home to researchers and academics who are internationally recognised for their work, so you’ll study with people who use their knowledge to make an impact on the issues of today and tomorrow.
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Stars, planets, black holes and galaxies contain the secrets of the cosmos.
Explore these celestial objects and develop the skills you need for your future career with Macquarie’s state-of-the-art laboratories and on-campus observatory.
Biological sciences are the sciences of life: the study of all living things.
At Macquarie, you’ll be able to explore diverse subdisciplines including cell and developmental biology, behaviour, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology.
Molecular science is key to achieving sustainability, understanding health and disease, developing materials and advancing technology.
At Macquarie, you’ll join a community that’s pioneered the science of proteomics, leads food industry training in molecular technologies, and is a breeding ground for burgeoning biotechnology companies.
Biotechnology is the science of the future. At Macquarie you’ll develop the skills for a rewarding career.
Biotechnologists combine molecular biology, protein chemistry and applied microbiology to modify living systems and develop medicine, food and beyond.
Chemistry plays a major role in our economy, environment, lifestyle and health, as well as in processes going on in the world around us.
At Macquarie you’ll study the structure, composition and properties of matter, learning how to change substances from one form to another. Set yourself up for careers including medicine and pharmacy.
Earth and environmental sciences deliver practical solutions to complex issues affecting our environment and how we interact with it.
At Macquarie, you’ll combine the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and apply physics, geology, chemistry, biology and mathematics to better understand our environs.
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Mathematics and statistics are the languages of our technological society, underpinning scientific breakthroughs and information we rely on.
At Macquarie, you’ll develop abstract reasoning and quantitative problem-solving skills to enhance your career options.
Learn about the nature of matter, how it moves through time and space, and the fundamental laws and theories that govern our universe.
Physics is central to all natural sciences, and to developing new technology. At Macquarie you’ll explore the intrinsic laws of the universe, and the interdisciplinary applications of physics.
Through palaeobiology, we get a ‘deep-time’ perspective on the evolution of life.
At Macquarie you’ll work with real fossils to study the morphology and evolutionary significance of plants and animals, applying palaeontology knowledge to biological, ecological and geological problems.
Environmental management and climate change have become the issues of our time.
All life on earth depends on properly functioning ecosystems. Macquarie gives you the in-demand specialist skills to identify strategies for preserving our rich biodiversity and marine environment.
At Macquarie you have the freedom to combine almost any fields of study, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options. From 2020, you can join your science degree with any of our 50+ undergraduate degrees.
Our science courses have been designed in conjunction with industry to give you the most up-to-date knowledge and skills you’ll need throughout your career.
Our programs help you transition from the classroom to the workplace. Macquarie’s award-winning Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) units offer you opportunities for real industry experience as part of your degree.
Macquarie has an outstanding variety of scientific facilities, from our eleven-hectare fauna park to our cutting-edge digital microscopy equipment. You’ll take your learning beyond textbooks with our seawater and plant growth facilities, biological sciences museum and much more.
Rachel Hourigan
Bachelor of Science
"My career goal is to work out in the field doing geophysical surveying – specifically gravity surveying – and then secure a research and teaching role at a university.
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