Environmental Science at Melbourne brings together researchers and students with a common interest in our environmental future. Several of these academics and PhD students are showcased in our video, discussing just some of the innovative and collaborative research that's taking place in this area.
Read more about these researchers and other emerging and established research in this field, find out how to get involved, and learn about opportunities to study environmental science.
Tackling the most important questions in science today
With a reputation as a global research leader, with world renowned scientists, state-of-the art facilities and a strong culture of industry collaboration, the Faculty of Science is finding solutions to the issues that matter most.
The Faculty provides a range of services to ease transition to study and provides ongoing support to enhance your learning experience. We also regularly communicate about opportunities to enrich your studies and your life.
During September and October check out Next Steps for advice and inspiration for your next steps, whether choosing your major, seeking employment or moving on to further study.
Course Planning and Advice
Planning your course, understanding your options, and being inspired by the opportunities in Science.
Enhance your university experience by learning more about academic skills, internship subjects, research project subjects, student societies and clubs, studying abroad and exchange, and volunteering and leadership.
The Faculty of Science awards program recognises teachers and researchers, as well as students at undergraduate and graduate level.
Many of the Faculty's awards are supported by trust funds established through the foresight of generous benefactors. Others are provided annually by industry partners and supporters through donations and sponsorships.
As a Bachelor of Science student you may wonder what career pathways are open to you once you have graduated, and if you need to continue with honours or postgraduate study.
Our Graduate Ambassadors are current students in the Faculty of Science from across many different disciplines; they volunteer their time to help with a range of future student, alumni and current student activities.
With teaching and research expertise based on over 150 years of pioneering scientific discovery, our degrees are designed to empower students to apply scientific thinking and analysis to issues that impact on the world today and are the challenges of tomorrow. Our entry standards are among the highest in Australia, creating a study environment that nurtures the best from our students.
For over 100 years, our Faculty of Science has been recognised internationally for our role in expanding the frontiers of knowledge for the betterment of society. Guided by the University of Melbourne's strategy of Growing Esteem, our community of staff and students continue to contribute strongly in each of the three important elements of a world-class university:
Research – our researchers operate at the highest levels internationally across a breadth of disciplines, contributing to the store of human knowledge, finding applications that benefit society and informing teaching programs which position our students for the international market place.
Learning and Teaching – attracting the best and brightest from around Australia and internationally, Science at Melbourne offers a broad range of disciplines to prepare scientists and professionals for the challenges of tomorrow.
Engagement – by engaging with industry, schools and our community locally and around the world, our staff, students and alumni are able to define, analyse and help solve complex issues in science and business.
We are proud of who we are and our achievements.
Karen Day Dean, Faculty of Science
Read more about the Faculty of Science, Associate Deans and Faculty leadership team.
The Faculty of Science values strong relationships with our alumni, industry, government, donors and the wider community.
We actively engage the wider community through events, social media, public lectures and schools programs. We are committed to bringing science to the community and creating excitement about scientific research and discovery.
We invite all friends and supporters of the Faculty of Science to engage with us and help us to continue being Australia's leading scientific teaching and research hub.
Celebration for Ruth Fincher's contribution to geography
Humans can make rockfalls from earthquakes more dangerous
ARC funding for new Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science
Turbulence: It's not as dangerous as you think
Associate Professor James McCaw wins Eureka award
Professor David Karoly causes media wave
Hope and grief for our environmental future
Stories from the Indian Himalayas
Planting the seeds of sovereignty
Yes, Aussie swimmers choked in Rio
Faculty of Science students awarded Royal Society of Victoria prizes
Faculty of Science academics honoured
2016 Woodward Medal goes to mathematical geneticist Stephen Leslie
Empty calories no more
Professor Mike Sandiford named Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor
Chemistry students presented with prizes
Obesity link to packaging chemical
How sunflowers track the sun
What animals can tell us about sleeping
Exposing the creatures of the deep
First international mathematics research institute launched in Australia
Koalas hug trees to battle climate change
Genetic secrets of algae provide vital insight into coral bleaching
