Science research programs
Science at Melbourne is internationally recognised for the range and diversity of research areas populated by our exceptional academic community.
Exciting areas of research cover nanotechnology, biotechnology and biophysics, climate change, water, environments, informatics and systems modelling,
bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, advanced smart materials, origins of the universe, sustainable energy, pests and diseases.
We have 100 years of innovation and dedication to scientific discovery, which is pursued in our schools and departments - Botany, Chemistry,
Earth Sciences, Genetics, Information Systems, Mathematics & Statistics, Optometry & Vision Sciences, Physics and Zoology - and through
our active involvement in over 15 competitively funded research centres.
Our world-class teaching and research staff, innovative training programs, high-achieving student body and extensive resources enable us to
pursue our aim of educating true "scientists" - graduates capable of playing leading roles in the scientific future of the world, regardless of
whether your future career lies in research or industry. Through your postgraduate studies you will discover that all the scientific knowledge
you gained as a student forms a foundation of the person you are - someone that explores, questions and discovers.
Research-powered Careers Series
A graduate research degree can open doors to unique careers in all sorts of places, not just the university. This series of panel events features research graduates, researchers and industry representatives who show you how their graduate research experience led to careers tackling the big challenges of our time.
Watch the videos: