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Teaching and research in the School of Biological Sciences spans the scale and breadth of the living world - from molecules, genes and cells; organisms and their environments; to broad landscapes that cover Earth.
We go back in time to understand how evolution has shaped the present world, and into the future, developing new technologies to improve human health and better manage our environment.
The school brings together outstanding teachers and world-leading researchers to provide undergraduate and postgraduate programs and research training in biomedical sciences and biotechnology (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and immunology), evolution, ecology and environmental science.
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Explore programs in biomedical science, biotechnology, biology and environmental science.
Our research
Discover our unique research environment that links teaching, honours and postgraduate research excellence.
Engagement & industry
Meet the wide network of collaborating partners that support our research and education programs.
News
Science graduates share tales of career success in new podcast
Hear inspiring stories from science graduates in the University of Adelaide’s new podcast series.
Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.
Future Fellows to advance key marine ecology and palaeontology research
University of Adelaide scientists have been awarded more than $1.5 million to study environmental and climate change, but in vastly different contexts.
Scientists in the news this week: July 31, 2020
Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
Events
Ecology and Evolution Series - Winter
Public lecture series throughout June, July and August.
Ecology and Evolution Series - Spring
Public lecture series each Friday in September, October and November.