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.
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - New program in 2020
Learn about our new undergraduate degree which creates animal healthcare specialists that will play a vital role in modern animal welfare.
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
13 Jun
New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island. 12 Jun
A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation. 11 Jun Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?" 06 Jun
When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species
Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species. 29 May
New leader for School of Biological Sciences
The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader.
Science events
14 Jun
Earth Sciences Seminar: Benedicte Cenki-Tok
Benedicte Cenki-Tok will present a seminar on rare metal concentration triggered by sulfide dynamic recrystallization 20 Jun
Sciences Degree Preview Evening
Exclusive to Science Academy students, the Degree Preview is a chance to meet academic staff in from different areas of science along with recent graduates who are actively working to solve the world's problems. 19 Jul
Animal & Veterinary Science Information Session - Roseworthy [AM]
Morning session: Visit Roseworthy campus to learn about our programs and the career opportunities in animal and veterinary science. 19 Jul
Animal & Veterinary Science Information Session - Roseworthy [PM]
Afternoon session: Visit Roseworthy campus to learn about our programs and the career opportunities in animal and veterinary science. 30 Jul
Sir Ronald Fisher Lecture 2019: Saving the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction
Professor Kathy Belov will discuss the role that genomics has played in understanding Tasmanian Devils and the disease which threatened it with extinction.
Featured stories
New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.
Read more about New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.
Read more about A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Where do rocks come from?
Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
Read more about Where do rocks come from?
When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species
Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species.
Read more about the exotic pet trade producing invasive species29 May
New leader for School of Biological Sciences
The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader. 25 May
Higher biodiversity means healthier humans
Scientists find restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote ‘good’ bacteria over ‘bad’. 22 May
Probe detects the mechanism for spreading of metastatic cancer cells
A new fluorescent sensor developed by researchers from the University of Adelaide can detect migrating cancer cells and could be used to target medication to stop metastasis in aggressive cancers. 21 May
Plant discovery opens frontiers
Scientists discover biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life that could have huge implications for biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries. 21 May
Deadly diseases to be hit by single vaccine
Scientists from the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections.