The Bachelor of Life Sciences is a three-year full-time generalist degree, with an emphasis on life and health sciences. It brings together the biological, environmental and medical sciences to answer fundamental questions, from the way things work at the molecular level to the study of entire ecosystems.
Discoveries in Life Sciences are integral to the advancement of our world and society.
If you enjoyed biology at school, the Bachelor of Life Sciences is the right choice for you.
Fields of study can include:
Students who excel in Life Sciences can undertake an honours research year in a related field after completing their degree. This is a useful pathway to postgraduate study, especially in health and medical fields.
UNSW Faculty of Science is at the forefront of exciting new scientific developments. We are renowned for our exciting research and teaching excellence.
Our mission is to provide innovative academic programs that are relevant to Australian and International students.
The Life Sciences degree is taught on UNSW’s Sydney campus. Here you’ll find state-of-the-art facilities in the new Biological Sciences building, which houses flexible research laboratories and advanced specialised equipment.
You can choose from the following majors to specialise within a specific subject area:
Studying a Bachelor of Life Sciences opens a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. Our graduates are working in higher education, conservation and government roles. They’re also employed in commercial enterprises across medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, food and beverage industries.
“The great thing about coming to UNSW is first-of-all, the atmosphere. People are friendly and really supportive, you have great facilities, the weather’s great, and you can’t beat that”
- Karl Shamlaye, Science student alumnus
You can find more information on this degree including entry requirements on the UNSW Degree Finder.
