Faculty of Sciences
Developing future leaders in science
The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research.
- We develop the future leaders of science and actively partner with innovative industries to solve scientific problems.
- We're a synergy of four research intensive schools; thriving research centres and groups; and strong cross-institutional collaborations.
- Study science with us and get more than just a degree. Start your career and help shape the future by choosing science at The University of Adelaide.
Study with us
Your future career starts here.
Study with us and learn from scientists working at the cutting-edge of their fields.
Our research
World-class scientific expertise and facilities with high-quality training at honours, masters and doctorate levels.
Engagement & industry
Industry, researchers, STEM teachers, alumni, students, and future scientists... work with us to shape the future of science.
Our faculty & schools
The Faculty of Sciences is spread across three vibrant campuses. Explore our four schools who each specialise in areas of teaching and research.
Agriculture, Food & Wine
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is at the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest hub of agricultural science, plant science and food and wine science.
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences provide world-class education and training to future animal and veterinary scientists in an intensive research environment.
Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences is home to cutting edge research and teaching in ecology and environmental science, evolutionary biology and molecular and biomedical science.
Physical Sciences
The School of Physical Sciences is a synergy of innovation and discovery in the fields of chemistry, earth sciences and physics.
About the Faculty of Sciences
The Faculty of Sciences' co-location with major national and global research organisations keeps our researchers and students at the forefront of developing technologies and the latest discoveries in science.
Science news
25 Feb
PhD research a global game changer for chicken breeding
$35K Gary Sansom Scholarship was awarded to Joshua Angove for his research on the influence of the maternal environment on how meat chickens grow. 23 Feb
Photonics & space internships await physics student
New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient Rhona Hamilton has sights on her internships at the University of Tokyo and National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. 22 Feb
African origins of giant extinct New Zealand bird revealed
Scientists have revealed the African origins of New Zealand’s most mysterious giant flightless bird – the now extinct adzebill – showing that some of its closest living relatives are the pint-sized flufftails from Madagascar and Africa. 21 Feb
Shining a light on sea snake senses
University of Adelaide marine biologists have discovered that some sea snakes contain genes in their tail skin that help them stay safe from predators. 12 Feb
Chasing clouds in Antarctica: cool stories from a physics graduate
It’s a unique way to escape the heat. Physics graduate Tom Chambers spent his summer exploring clouds in Antarctica.
Science events
23 May Connect the dots between our innovative degrees and your dream career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics! 12 Apr
Chemistry Seminar: Visiting researcher A/Prof Elizabeth New
Elizabeth New's research focuses on the development of chemical tools to assist the study of biological systems, particularly redox regulation. 15 Mar
Chemistry Seminar: Visiting researcher George Koutsantonis
University of Adelaide graduate George Koutsantonis is a synthetic chemist with an interest in functional materials that contain metals. 05 Mar
Welcome to Science Academy 2019
The official welcome event for all teachers and Year 12 students participating in the 2019 Science Academy. 04 Mar Learn about the latest climate research, including a snapshot of newly released data on how our climate changed in 2018, and a focus on water. Experts will also discuss climate action and its economic opportunities and risks.