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Our schools

Our seven schools are the heart of teaching in the Faculty of Science and the engine rooms driving our research.

Meet our schools

  • School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

    The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) brings together a variety of discipline strengths and innovative solutions in ecosystem processes and management, food industries and systems, and agricultural practices and industry.

  • School of BioSciences

    By integrating expertise in ecology, evolution, and molecular and cellular biology, the School of BioSciences has a unique capacity to address major scientific and societal problems in biology.

  • School of Chemistry

    The School of Chemistry brings together strengths in functional materials, chemical biology, sustainability & the environment and cutting-edge blue-sky research. We are dedicated to improving our world and training outstanding graduates in chemistry.

  • School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

    The School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (SGEAS) brings together human and physical geography, meteorology and atmospheric science and earth sciences. It is dedicated to achieving a better future for our students, societies and the environment.

  • School of Mathematics and Statistics

    Mathematics and statistics are at the core of discovery and understanding in all areas, and the School of Mathematics and Statistics' world-leading fundamental research and education programs provide the foundation that underlies future innovation.

  • School of Physics

    Physics expands our knowledge of the Universe and underpins new technologies that benefit our society, and the School of Physics enjoys an internationally-respected reputation for its research excellence, broad-based undergraduate courses and challenging and rewarding postgraduate experience.

  • Melbourne Veterinary School

    A destination of choice for students, academics, professionals and clients, Melbourne Veterinary School recognises the complex interplay between human, animal and environmental health and works across disciplines to tackle major global issues through world-renowned research, education and engagement.

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Office for Environmental Programs

The Office for Environmental Programs (OEP) is a passionate, engaged learning community of scholars from all kinds of academic backgrounds and all around the globe. They are flexible and multidisciplinary, focused on helping scholars develop a specialisation in a field of environmental practice and improve their capacity to work across disciplines for environmental decision-making.

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