Biology

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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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown
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.
Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant Allied Health Assistant
Ward Assistant Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Pathology Assistant Biomedical Engineer Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Hospital Orderly Laundry Worker Acute Care Nurse Laboratory Assistant Home Care Nurse Cardiac Nurse
+ 16 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.
Practice Manager Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk
Patient Liaison Officer Ward Clerk Medical Secretary Medical Imaging Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Patient Care Assistant Patient Services Assistant Therapy Aide Biomedical Engineer Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Assistant
+ 13 more
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer
Sustainable Design Consultant Landscape Manager Environmental Assessor Sustainability Advisor Ecotoxicologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant Landscape Manager Environmental Assessor Sustainability Advisor Ecotoxicologist + 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.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Plant Scientist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Biotechnology Engineer Forensic Chemist
+ 14 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 Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Epidemiologist Health Promotion Officer Public Health Officer
Health Service Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Podiatrist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Anatomist
+ 9 more

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 Orthoptist Optometrist Embryologist Anaesthetist Surgeon Dermatologist Psychiatrist Paediatrician Cardiologist Radiation Therapist Neurophysiologist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist
+ 19 more

Doctor of Medicine
On Campus
3 - 5 years
$0 - $407,808
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Anaesthetist General Practitioner Medical Practitioner
Medical Researcher Obstetrician Surgeon Career Medical Officer (CMO) Gastroenterologist Neurologist Oncologist Gynaecologist Psychiatrist Paediatrician Cardiologist Radiologist Medical Oncologist Radiation Oncologist Anatomist Endocrinologist
+ 16 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 Biomedical Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Medical Practitioner Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Biomedicine
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,636
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher 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 Forester Sustainability Officer
Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Infrastructure Planner
+ 17 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 Sheep Shearer Veterinary Scientist Veterinarian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoologist Sheep Shearer Veterinary Scientist Veterinarian + 4 more

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 Cosmetic Chemist Tissue Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biochemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Cosmetic Chemist 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.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist
Biochemist Research and Development Chemist Research Scientist Molecular Geneticist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geneticist Molecular Biologist Biotechnologist Biochemist Research and Development Chemist Research Scientist Molecular Geneticist + 4 more

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

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
Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist + 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
Orthoptist Embryologist Paediatrician Neurophysiologist Anatomist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Researcher Orthoptist Embryologist Paediatrician Neurophysiologist Anatomist + 5 more

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