Find the right course for you
Stars, planets, black holes and galaxies contain the secrets of the cosmos.
Explore these celestial objects and develop the skills you need for your future career with Macquarie’s state-of-the-art laboratories and on-campus observatory.
Potential careers
- Astronomical research and instrumentation specialist
- Computing and modelling adviser
- Data scientist, education advisor
- Industrial researcher
- Remote sensing specialist
- Scientific policy officer
- Scientific researcher
Biological sciences are the sciences of life: the study of all living things.
At Macquarie, you’ll be able to explore diverse subdisciplines including cell and developmental biology, behaviour, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology.
Potential careers
- Animal keeper/husbandrist
- Aquaculturist
- Biotechnologist
- Conservation biologist
- Ecotourism operator
- Ecological consultant
- Food industry quality control adviser
- Genetic counsellor
- Horticulturist
- Museum curator
- Natural resource manager
Biotechnology is the science of the future. At Macquarie you’ll develop the skills for a rewarding career.
Biotechnologists combine molecular biology, protein chemistry and applied microbiology to modify living systems and develop medicine, food and beyond.
Potential careers
- Biochemist
- Biotechnologist
- Energy sector advisor
- Epidemiologist
- Food scientist
Chemistry plays a major role in our economy, environment, lifestyle and health, as well as in processes going on in the world around us.
At Macquarie you’ll study the structure, composition and properties of matter, learning how to change substances from one form to another.
Potential careers
- Agricultural researcher
- Chemical analyst
- Education adviser
- Forensics adviser
- Manufacturing and processing manager
- Mining manager
- Pharmaceutical researcher
- Product development manager
Environmental management and climate change have become the issues of our time.
All life on earth depends on properly functioning ecosystems. Macquarie gives you the in-demand specialist skills to identify strategies for preserving our rich biodiversity and marine environment.
Potential careers
- Aquaculture/mariculture specialist
- Coastal manager
- Conservation policy maker
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Exploration geologist
- Natural resource manager
- Palaeontologist
- Wildlife manager
Earth and environmental sciences deliver practical solutions to complex issues affecting our environment and how we interact with it.
At Macquarie, you’ll combine the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and apply physics, geology, chemistry, biology and mathematics to better understand our environs.
Potential careers
- Biodiversity officer
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental manager
- Environmental scientist
- Mineral exploration officer
- National parks officer
- Policy advisor
- Site remediation officer
Mathematics and statistics are the languages of our technological society, underpinning scientific breakthroughs and information we rely on.
At Macquarie, you’ll develop abstract reasoning and quantitative problem-solving skills to enhance your career options.
Potential careers
- Actuarial analyst
- Business analyst
- Consultant
- Data analyst
- Financial manager
- Fraud investigator
- Scientific researcher
- Transport and logistics scheduler
- Quality analyst
- Quantitative analyst
Molecular science is key to achieving sustainability, understanding health and disease, developing materials and advancing technology.
At Macquarie, you’ll join a community that’s pioneered the science of proteomics, leads food industry training in molecular technologies, and is a breeding ground for burgeoning biotechnology companies.
Potential careers
- Agribiotechnologist
- Biomarker researcher
- Biomedical sciences analyst
- Bioproduct manufacturer
- Drug discovery researcher
- Pharmaceutical developer
- Research scientist
Learn about the nature of matter, how it moves through time and space, and the fundamental laws and theories that govern our universe.
Physics is central to all natural sciences and to developing new technology. At Macquarie you’ll explore the intrinsic laws of the universe and the interdisciplinary applications of physics.
Potential careers
- Consultant
- Industrial manager
- Medical physicist
- Patent assistant/examiner
- Researcher and developer
- Teacher
- Technology salesperson
Employability
Industry-relevant courses
Our science courses have been designed in conjunction with industry to give you the most up-to-date knowledge and skills you’ll need throughout your career.
Flexible study options
Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.
Practical learning
Real-world, hands-on experience
Our programs help you transition from the classroom to the workplace. Macquarie’s award-winning Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) units offer you opportunities for real industry experience as part of your degree.
World-class facilities
Macquarie has an outstanding variety of scientific facilities, from our eleven-hectare fauna park to our cutting-edge digital microscopy equipment. You’ll take your learning beyond textbooks with our seawater and plant growth facilities, biological sciences museum and much more.
