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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.
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Start your future career. Study with us and learn from scientists working at the cutting-edge of their fields.
Research
World-class scientific expertise and facilities with high-quality training at honours, masters and doctorate levels.
Engagement & industry
Industry, researchers, teachers, alumni, students and future scientists: Work with us to shape the future of science.
Science news
New citizen science project to create a buzz in rural Australian schools
School students will be able to document their local insect biodiversity and potentially discover new species in their area, as part of a new project led by SA Museum and University of Adelaide scientists.
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Ali Gill’s unlikely journey to a hemp PhD
When Ali Gill enrolled in a science degree, she never thought she’d go on to pursue a PhD to determine the drought tolerance and water use efficiency of industrial hemp.
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Fluorescent cells could be key to cancer diagnosis
Scientists are a step closer to creating a fluorescent sensor that detects cancerous cells, which could become a new tool in the early identification of cancer.
Read more about Fluorescent cells could be key to cancer diagnosisOur 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.
Our 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.
Agriculture, Food & Wine Animal & Veterinary Sciences Biological Sciences Physical Sciences
In Their Element Podcast
Inspiring stories from our science graduates who’ve turned their innate spark of curiosity into awesome, real-world careers.
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Competition: Young Scientist of the Year
How do we feed the world’s growing population? How do we save our wildlife from extinction? Got an idea that will build a brighter, greener world?
Australian high school students are invited to submit a short video about one of Australia’s big science challenges.