Biological Sciences Murdoch University

If you're passionate about biology, studying Biological Sciences will give you extensive training and experience across a broad range of topics.

Explore the evolution, biochemistry, genetics, ecology and behaviour of life - from genes, cells and microorganisms invisible to the naked eye, to some of Earth's largest animals and most adaptive plant species. You'll learn the kind of analysis and observational skills that are in high demand from employers including advanced training in laboratory and field techniques from staff with applied experience.

You'll be encouraged to ask questions, make observations and solve problems both in and out of the laboratory to enrich your learning experience.

Entry requirements

Minimum English Requirements

For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:

• A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
• An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
• Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
• A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
• Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).