About the course

Biology is the science of life ? the study of all living things. It encompasses diverse subdisciplines, including cell and developmental biology, behaviour, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology.

　　The Biology major links structure with function and processes that influence the ecology and evolution of organisms. You?ll consider taxa ranging from microbes to fungi, plants and animals, with a focus on Australia?s unique biodiversity. You?ll learn to apply your knowledge and skills, with foundational quantitative methods, to independently analyse, research and creatively solve problems. You?ll be equipped to adapt and thrive in future enterprises and employment with skills such as working collaboratively on industry- and research-related projects, and effectively communicating scientific concepts in multiple modes to a range of audiences.

　　Gain foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs

　　Acquire in-depth knowledge in biology, as well as skills in mathematics, statistics or coding.

　　Gain an array of workplace skills and fieldwork experience

　　Participate in group work, quality assurance and quality control, and report writing to get you job-ready.

　　Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park

　　Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.

　　Complete an extensive supervised project

　　Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

　　Academic IELTS of 7.5 overall (with minimum 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 8.0 in Listening, 8.0 in Speaking) or equivalent.TOEFL iBT 105 READING 24 WRITING 27 LISTENING 28 SPEAKING 26

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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