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Food is fundamental to our wellbeing as a society. New approaches to production and processing of food, as well as to our diet, are key for health and sustainability.The Australian food and beverage industry exports $40 billion a year and is growing rapidly. There is a high demand for food and nutrition scientists able to tackle today's challenges and meet tomorrows global needs.

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^.

Veterinarians are dedicated to the wellbeing of animals. They are scientists, surgeons, carers, and lifelong learners.Our Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) is ranked 43rd in the world for veterinary sciences and has a Five Star Excellence in Research Australia ranking.*

Earth is home to 7 billion people—and we’re careless. Businesses dump waste into oceans. Loggers cut down precious forests. Animal species die out.

Are you fascinated by the human mind? Do you wonder what motivates our behaviour?Psychological science investigates the way people think, behave, feel and learn. It studies processes of the human mind— including personality, intelligence and memory—so that we can better understand ourselves.

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^.

Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy and compassion.Nursing is flexible, exciting and challenging. It’s a rewarding profession full of problem-solvers and pillars of strength.The Adelaide Nursing School is ranked first in South Australia for graduate employment and third in Australia for overall educational experience*.

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build the necessary foundations for postgraduate research. You could be seeking mathematical-based solutions to problems in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, or the public sector. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication and research skills to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Our researchers work at the cutting edge of science and technology and our mathematics programs are ranked in the top 150 in the world*. Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

Mathematics is both a logical and creative pursuit. It’s about curiosity, challenge, perseverance and passion.Millions of industries around the world depend on mathematical scientists. They analyse and interpret patterns, predict and model outcomes, solve problems and drive human progress.

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions in international relations that no one else is asking. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard in a specified major. Applications are called for by departments/disciplines in October and November each year.