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 Advanced

Ecotoxicologist

Ecotoxicologists study how toxic substances affect the environment and health, advising on pollution prevention and remediation strategies.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Biotechnology Engineer

Biotechnology Engineers apply engineering and biology to develop drugs, vaccines, and sustainable solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science.

Avg yearly income $82,628
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Embryologist

An Embryologist handles embryos in labs and clinics, performing tasks like egg retrieval, implantation, and storage, requiring precision and communication.

Avg yearly income $95,160
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Biomedical Researcher

Biomedical Researchers investigate biological processes of diseases to develop new treatments, designing experiments and collaborating on medical advancements.

Avg yearly income $90,688
Skill level Unknown

Anatomist

An Anatomist studies living organisms' structures to advance medical knowledge, dissecting and analysing tissues, organs, and systems using specialised techniques.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Microbiologist

A Microbiologist studies microorganisms to develop products like vaccines and medications, conducting lab tests to understand their behaviour.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Biology Teacher

A Biology Teacher educates students about living organisms, prepares lessons, conducts experiments, and fosters interest in science.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Ecologist

An Ecologist studies ecosystems and biodiversity, conducts field surveys, analyses data, develops conservation plans, and advises on sustainability.

Avg yearly income $101,140
Skill level Advanced

Biotechnologist

A Biotechnologist develops and applies biological processes in labs or companies, conducting experiments and collaborating to advance technology in various fields.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Biologist

A Biologist studies living organisms and their interactions, conducting experiments and analysing data to enhance scientific understanding and address environmental issues.

Avg yearly income $79,300
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in biology

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HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospital Attendant Allied Health Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Biomedical Engineer Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Pathology Assistant Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Laundry Worker Laboratory Assistant Acute Care Nurse Community Health Liaison Home Care Nurse Cardiac Nurse Medical Assistant Recovery Nurse
+ 19 more
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dermatology Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Technologist
Histotechnologist Laboratory Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Medical Secretary Therapy Aide Patient Care Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Patient Liaison Officer Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Biomedical Engineer Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Patient Services Assistant Practice Manager Medical Imaging Assistant
+ 17 more
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer
Sustainable Design Consultant Landscape Manager Environmental Assessor Ecotoxicologist Sustainability Advisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant Landscape Manager Environmental Assessor Ecotoxicologist Sustainability Advisor + 5 more
MSS50222

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,279
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist
Ecotoxicologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist Ecotoxicologist + 1 more
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.
Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Plant Scientist
Medical Physicist Laboratory Scientist Biotechnology Engineer Clinical Research Associate Laboratory Analyst Forensic Chemist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Forensic Science Technician Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Medical Technologist Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
+ 18 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 Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 6 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PHP Developer Java Developer Analyst Programmer
Solutions Designer Cloud Architect Sitecore Developer Senior Systems Engineer Programmer Software Developer Integration Engineer Software Engineer Data Scientist Gameplay Programmer Applications Engineer .NET Developer Systems Designer Software Designer Computer Systems Engineer Bioinformatics Scientist Computer Architect Predictive Modeller Firmware Engineer Computational Linguist Senior Data Scientist
+ 21 more

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Global Health Advisor Community Nutritionist Sports Therapist
Clinical Research Associate Health Service Manager Health Informatician Epidemiologist Health Promotion Officer Anatomist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Community Health Liaison Public Health Officer Orthoptist Podiatrist Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse
+ 15 more

Bachelor of Medical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiologist Anaesthetist Embryologist
Radiation Therapist Orthoptist Surgeon Dermatologist Psychiatrist Paediatrician Optometrist Medical Laboratory Scientist Hospital Scientist Biomedical Researcher Medical Scientist Medical Researcher Anatomist Neurophysiologist Clinical Researcher Clinical Physiologist IVF Specialist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Cardiac Scientist Medical Science Liaison Gynaecologist
+ 21 more

Doctor of Medicine
On Campus
3 - 5 years
$0 - $407,808
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gynaecologist Obstetrician Oncologist
Medical Practitioner Endocrinologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Medical Oncologist Radiation Oncologist Anatomist Neurologist Paediatrician Psychiatrist Surgeon Anaesthetist Gastroenterologist Cardiologist Radiologist General Practitioner
+ 15 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $34,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Science Teacher English Tutor
Vocational Education Trainer High School Teacher Philosophy Teacher Secondary School Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher STEM Teacher Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Athletic Director
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Scientist Medical Researcher Biomedical Technician
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Medical Practitioner Medical Science Liaison Cardiac Scientist IVF Specialist Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Biotechnologist Biomedical Scientist Forensic Consultant Medicinal Chemist Histotechnologist
+ 15 more

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

Master of Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Architect Data Scientist Data Manager
Computer Vision Engineer Analytics Manager Machine Learning Engineer Big Data Engineer AI Specialist Computational Physicist Predictive Modeller AI Consultant Bioinformatics Scientist AI Ethicist AI Architect Sports Analyst
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crop Scientist Seismologist Infrastructure Planner
Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Sustainability Advisor Conservationist Earth Scientist Environmental Chemist Plant Scientist Ecotoxicologist Marine Environmental Consultant Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Environmental Assessor Field Assistant Environmental Specialist Forester Environmental Manager Environmental Scientist Sustainability Officer Environmental Officer
+ 19 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist
Veterinarian Sheep Shearer Zoologist Wildlife Biologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist Veterinarian Sheep Shearer Zoologist Wildlife Biologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $151,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist
Biochemist Medical Researcher Tissue Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Biochemist Medical Researcher Tissue Engineer + 3 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.
Biochemist Geneticist Molecular Biologist
Molecular Geneticist Biotechnologist Research Scientist Research and Development Chemist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Geneticist Molecular Biologist Molecular Geneticist Biotechnologist Research Scientist Research and Development Chemist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Bioinformatics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Molecular Geneticist Bioinformatician Bioinformatics Scientist
Computational Biologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Molecular Geneticist Bioinformatician Bioinformatics Scientist Computational Biologist + 1 more

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