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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.
Study with us
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
Students and graduates leading backyard biodiversity and citizen science
Ever wanted to attract native reptiles, bees and birds to your backyard?
Fish have bigger sex organs and more reproductive success in acidic oceans
Some species of fish will have higher reproductive capacity because of larger sex organs, under the more acidic oceans of the future.
University offers: Hey new students, we’re here to help!
You've received an offer, what now? Learn how we can help.
Ancient DNA research reveals evolutionary secrets of Game of Thrones dire wolves
University of Adelaide scientists have sequenced the ancient DNA of dire wolf fossils for the first time and uncovered new secrets of the animal made famous by the TV show Game of Thrones.
Events
Ecology and Evolution Series: Our changing environment
Public lecture series about 'our changing environment' in December 2020 and February 2021.
Sciences Orientation Day - North Terrace
Settle in to student life with our Faculty of Sciences welcome event.