Biology

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Laboratory Assistant

A Laboratory Assistant conducts tests and collects samples in scientific settings, ensuring accuracy, safety, and effective teamwork while using specialised equipment.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

Forensic Toxicologist

Forensic Toxicologists analyse biological samples for drugs and toxins to aid criminal investigations, ensuring accurate reports for court use.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

Wildlife Biologist

A Wildlife Biologist studies animal species and habitats, conducting research to support conservation efforts and manage ecosystems effectively.

Avg yearly income $96,200
Skill level Unknown

Research Scientist

A Research Scientist conducts experiments, analyses data across various scientific fields, and presents findings with attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

Biomedical Scientist

A Biomedical Scientist conducts medical tests and analyses laboratory results, preparing reports to aid in diagnoses and treatment plans.

Avg yearly income $94,120
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in biology

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $28,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector
+ 6 more
22442VIC

Certificate IV in Science (Biology)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant

Bachelor of Medical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Hospital Scientist Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Researcher Medical Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Hospital Scientist Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Researcher Medical Scientist + 2 more

Master of Applied Science
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Research Scientist Environmental Scientist
Materials Scientist Biomedical Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Research Scientist Environmental Scientist Materials Scientist Biomedical Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher
Medical Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Medical Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Biomedicine
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,636
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Environmental Health Officer Forester
Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Environmental Health Officer Forester Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator
Zoologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Physics Teacher Data Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Scientist Physics Teacher Data Scientist

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $151,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist
Medical Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist
Biochemist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist Biochemist Research Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Bioinformatics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$23,565 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bioinformatician Bioinformatics Scientist Computational Biologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bioinformatician Bioinformatics Scientist Computational Biologist

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist
Microbiologist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist Microbiologist Research Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Researcher
Biotechnologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Researcher Biotechnologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist
Research Scientist Biotechnologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiologist Pharmaceutical Scientist Research Scientist Biotechnologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist
Research Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist Research Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Microbiologist
Biomedical Engineer Clinical Research Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Microbiologist Biomedical Engineer Clinical Research Coordinator + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager
Wildlife Biologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager Wildlife Biologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant
Environmental Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant Environmental Consultant + 1 more
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