Sciences
Scientists tackle the world’s biggest challenges, such as extending life, ending world hunger, and fighting climate change.
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Surround yourself with science excellence
As a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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^^
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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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥; 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.
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Career prospects
Employment growth for the majority of science-related roles range from stable to very strong†â¶Ä , with STEM jobs predicted to grow nearly twice as fast as other occupations‡.
Make History in Sciences
Scott is the lead Medical Physicist at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s first proton centre. Lily travels the world to present her research to international partners. Where could a science degree take you?
* US News Best Global Universities Rankings by Subject, 2023.
** QS World Universities by Subject, 2024.
†Excellence in Research for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, 2018 (Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences).
†â¶Ä ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government, Labour Market Insights, 2023.
‡ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government, 2020.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ was a place where I could find like-minded people who loved the things I wanted to learn about. Because of that, I have the skills, mindset and patience to tackle many problems in science or industry, and create my own jobs and business opportunities