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Enjoy mathematical challenges? Want to apply your skills to computer-based problems?Maths and computer science is a powerful combination. In an increasingly technological age, pairings like these are only becoming more valuable for a wide variety of careers.

Wildlife is vanishing throughout the world. Many species will disappear during your working life.Do you want to buck this trend and reverse imminent species loss? Our Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology) gives you the knowledge and skills to safeguard our ecosystems and protect the future of wildlife in crisis.

Want to delve into the depths of our solar system? Explore the universe’s most distant galaxies?This is the number one degree in South Australia for Astronomical and Space Sciences research, and has a 90% student satisfaction ranking*.

Mineral geoscience is all about Earth’s mineral resources—their nature, origin, distribution, discovery and uses.Geoscientists explore for metallic and non-metallic deposits and find environmentally safe ways to dispose of waste materials from mining. The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 75 in the world for Earth Sciences and best in South Australia^.

Marine biology is the study of our planet’s largest and most diverse ecosystem—the sea.Marine biologists observe, preserve and discover ocean life, from tiny shelled creatures and thriving underwater forests to flashing squids and roving sharks. The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Earth and Marine sciences and best in South Australia^.

Do you have an interest in medical biology and human health? Are you keen to discover more about human disease, from its cause and diagnosis through to novel treatments and cures?Biomedical scientists are vitally important. They advance world-changing discoveries to improve the health and quality of people’s lives.The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 150 in the world for biological sciences and best in South Australia*.

Love science but not sure which path to take?The Bachelor of Science lets you design your own degree based on your strengths and emerging interests. From Chemistry to Palaeontology, Genetics to Geophysics... we support your scientific curiosity.Our degree is ranked best for Science in South Australia, and among the top 100 in the world*.

Our ecotourism degree develops scientists and explorers who care about our planet. It’s for those who’re fascinated by the natural world and wish to share its wonders with others.Ecotourism experts work within a growing nature-based tourism industry, along with governments and communities, to build cultural and environmental awareness. They develop and provide content for tourists while promoting conservation and the value of science.The demand for nature-based tourism is only growing, already accounting for around 20% of global travel*.

Biotechnology focuses on biology and technology, leading to the development of new products for feeding, fuelling and healing the world. This might include vaccine, antibiotic or hormone production and genetic modification.It’s a fast-evolving industry with huge potential for improving global health and wellbeing. When we modify living things, all sorts of marvels become possible.

We rely on animals for so much—labour, entertainment, companionship. Animal science is essential for keeping the animals under our charge housed, fed, healthy and safe.Animal scientists research new technologies and approaches to managing animal production and welfare, develop and run breeding programs, regulate animal feed and products, and work to decrease the environmental impact of agriculture.