The advances of molecular technologies have now placed powerful tools at the disposal of biologists, so that it becomes clearly more urgent that we understand our impact on the natural environment and on the other organisms which share that environment with us. As a graduate in biology you can expect to contribute to your community in many ways with opportunities in business, research, training, media and government. The employment record of those students who have taken biology at the University of Sydney is very satisfying. Even in areas where specific biological knowledge may not be directly relevant, the scientific discipline and wide biological knowledge allows students to play a leading role in our world. If you choose to train in biology you may end up in a variety of jobs including those listed on the right.
Biology is offered in a number of ways.
However, if you already know that you wish to exploit opportunities within molecular biology or you wish to specialise in environmental or marine issues, and if you have a good academic record, you can apply for admission into the special programs of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science or Marine Science. If you are interested in the applications of computer techniques to biological data you might consider the program in Bioinformatics. If your interests change whilst you are studying you can transfer out of these special programs. The HSC 2 unit biology is assumed knowledge. It is helpful for students who have not studied biology to complete the bridging course offered by the School of Biological Sciences.