Sciences

Scientists tackle the world’s biggest challenges, such as extending life, ending world hunger, and fighting climate change.

• Surround yourself with science excellence

  As a University of Adelaide science student, you’ll be part of an incredibly high-achieving community. The overall quality of our broad suite of Life Sciences and Natural Sciences programs is ranked #92 and #137 in the world respectively^{^^}, while in individual disciplines, we’re:

  • #45 globally in Physical Chemistry*  
  • #74 in Physics*
  • #51-70 in Veterinary Science^{^^}
  • top 100 in Geology, Earth and Marine Sciences^{^^}

• Fantastic facilities and flexible skills

  Regardless of your chosen scientific discipline, you'll have the opportunity to learn and gain practical, hands-on experience—in truly world-class facilities.

  It could be our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital; the largest teaching winery in Australia; or the third largest agricultural research precinct in the world. Perhaps you'll make use of our in-house supercomputer for lightning-fast data analysis.

  For flexibility in your degree our Bachelor of Science degree has 13 majors that you can choose from.

  Whatever your path, you'll graduate with highly sought-after and transferable skills in communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving, ready to tackle the world's greatest challenges.

• Career prospects

  Employment growth for the majority of science-related roles range from stable to very strong^††, with STEM jobs predicted to grow nearly twice as fast as other occupations^‡.

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