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

Molecular Biologist

A Molecular Biologist studies the molecular mechanisms of biological processes, focusing on DNA, RNA, and proteins through experimental analysis.

Avg yearly income $67,756
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 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 Advanced

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

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

Forensic Biologist

Forensic Biologists analyse biological samples to solve crimes, gathering evidence at crime scenes, conducting tests, and preparing reports for court.

Avg yearly income $78,000
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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in biology

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MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant
Clinical Laboratory Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Clinical Laboratory Technician + 1 more
MSS50222

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$8,070 - $8,279
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Earth Scientist
Hydrogeologist Ecotoxicologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Earth Scientist Hydrogeologist Ecotoxicologist + 2 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 Plant Scientist Fisheries Scientist
Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical Physicist Science Technician Laboratory Analyst Forensic Chemist Biotechnology Engineer Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Medical Technologist
+ 23 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 Senior Systems Engineer
Programmer Software Developer Integration Engineer Software Engineer Solutions Designer Cloud Architect Sitecore Developer Analyst Programmer Data Scientist Gameplay Programmer Applications Engineer .NET Developer Systems Designer Computer Systems Engineer Computer Architect Algorithm Engineer Applied Mathematician Software Designer Bioinformatics Scientist Firmware Engineer Predictive Modeller Computational Linguist Senior Data Scientist
+ 23 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.
Clinical Facilitator Vision Therapist Clinical Research Associate
Global Health Advisor Health Informatician Health Service Manager Community Nutritionist Anatomist Sports Therapist Clinical Research Manager Rehabilitation Consultant Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Community Health Liaison Podiatrist Public Health Officer Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Medical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Orthoptist Optometrist Paediatrician
Surgeon Dermatologist Psychiatrist Cardiologist Anaesthetist Embryologist Radiation Therapist Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Scientist Gynaecologist Medical Science Liaison Anatomist Clinical Researcher IVF Specialist Neurophysiologist Clinical Physiologist Hospital Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Scientist Biomedical Researcher Medical Researcher Career Medical Officer (CMO) Cardiac Scientist
+ 23 more

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

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
High School Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer
Science Teacher Dance Teacher Philosophy Teacher Secondary School Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Chemistry Teacher STEM Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Physics Teacher Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Athletic Director
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Scientist Biotechnologist Biomedical Scientist
Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Medical Researcher Cytologist Laboratory Scientist Genetic Counsellor Clinical Laboratory Technician Biomedical Technician Nanoscientist Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Clinical Physiologist IVF Specialist Clinical Researcher Medical Practitioner Medical Science Liaison Cardiac Scientist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Medicinal Chemist Histotechnologist Forensic Consultant
+ 23 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
Computational Physicist Biomathematician AI Specialist Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Computer Vision Engineer AI Consultant Analytics Manager Sports Analyst Bioinformatics Scientist AI Architect AI Ethicist Predictive Modeller
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Econometrician Applied Statistician Insights Analyst
Biomathematician Quantitative Researcher Biostatistician Risk Analyst Statistician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Econometrician Applied Statistician Insights Analyst Biomathematician Quantitative Researcher Biostatistician Risk Analyst Statistician + 5 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Specialist Forester Environmental Scientist
Environmental Manager Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Conservationist Earth Scientist Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Marine Researcher Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Sustainability Advisor Geospatial Scientist Infrastructure Planner Energy Analyst Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Geospatial Analyst Environmental Chemist Ecotoxicologist Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Crop Scientist Seismologist
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Surgeon Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist Veterinarian Sheep Shearer Zoologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Surgeon Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist Veterinarian Sheep Shearer Zoologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $151,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist
Medical Researcher Biochemist Tissue Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Chemist Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Biochemist 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
$23,565 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Molecular Geneticist Bioinformatician Computational Biologist
Bioinformatics Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Molecular Geneticist Bioinformatician Computational Biologist Bioinformatics Scientist + 1 more

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

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Biotechnologist Biologist
Forensic Biologist Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist Biology Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Biotechnologist Biologist Forensic Biologist Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist Biology Teacher + 4 more
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