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Studying Science in Australia
Studying science in Australia would surely promote exploration and discovery by broadening students’ view of the world. The list of the best science programs in Australia is extensive, and graduates of a science degree can look forward to a wide career prospects.
Science Courses in Australia
Science is a vocation that requires dedication and perseverance, and many of the best-ranking universities in Australia offer science programs. University of Melbourne (UniMelb), University of Western Australia (UWA), and Monash University are leading in terms of number of students attending.
The example of Melbourne University shows the range of science options available for students in Australia with areas of study including astronomy, chemistry, medicine, physics, and psychology. Sudents studying science t have the option to specialise in any of up to thirty-seven majors. These majors offer unique career opportunities upon graduation. For example, a pharmacology degree can serve as a stepping-stone toward a career in biomedical research, providing a chance to investigate potentially life-saving drugs.
Postgraduate science students have opportunities to advance their careers by engaging in advanced research. An example of this is UWA, where graduates can choose to complete a Master of Science in one of twenty-two available specializations that enhance their research and analytical skills. For students who are interested in forensics, completing a Master of Forensic Science program prepares them for independent research on any forensic discipline.
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| Uni | UG | PG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne (unimelb) | 8509 | 1712 | 10221 |
| University of Western Australia (uwa) | 8062 | 725 | 8787 |
| Monash University (monash) | 6842 | 1652 | 8494 |
| University of Queensland (uq) | 5487 | 1828 | 7315 |
| University of Sydney (usyd) | 5615 | 957 | 6572 |
| University of New South Wales (unsw) | 5377 | 1162 | 6539 |
| University of Adelaide (adelaide) | 2758 | 592 | 3350 |
| University of Technology Sydney (uts) | 2821 | 529 | 3350 |
| University of Western Sydney (uws) | 3131 | 202 | 3333 |
| Curtin University of Technology (curtin) | 2679 | 612 | 3291 |
| Australian National University (anu) | 2011 | 1058 | 3069 |
| Macquarie University (mq) | 2273 | 778 | 3051 |
| RMIT University (rmit) | 2113 | 765 | 2878 |
| Murdoch University (murdoch) | 2551 | 205 | 2756 |
| La Trobe University (latrobe) | 2173 | 466 | 2639 |
| Griffith University (griffith) | 2306 | 273 | 2579 |
| Queensland University of Technology (qut) | 1959 | 541 | 2500 |
| Deakin University (deakin) | 2010 | 345 | 2355 |
| University of Wollongong (wollongng) | 1424 | 742 | 2166 |
| Flinders University (flinders) | 1693 | 359 | 2052 |
| James Cook University (jcu) | 1443 | 597 | 2040 |
| University of Newcastle (newcastle) | 1657 | 311 | 1968 |
| University of Tasmania (utas) | 1491 | 476 | 1967 |
| University of New England (une) | 1546 | 177 | 1723 |
| University of Southern Queensland (usq) | 1319 | 296 | 1615 |
| Swinburne University of Technology (swinburne) | 773 | 669 | 1442 |
| Charles Sturt University (csu) | 926 | 428 | 1354 |
| Edith Cowan University (ecu) | 981 | 151 | 1132 |
| University of South Australia (unisa) | 928 | 141 | 1069 |
| University of Canberra (canberra) | 831 | 141 | 972 |
| Southern Cross University (scu) | 850 | 61 | 911 |
| University of the Sunshine Coast (usc) | 826 | 39 | 865 |
| Federation University Australia (feduni) | 440 | 124 | 564 |
| Victoria University (vicuni) | 439 | 103 | 542 |
| CQ University (cqu) | 393 | 86 | 479 |
| Charles Darwin University (cdu) | 429 | 43 | 472 |
| University of Notre Dame Australia (nd) | 205 | 17 | 222 |
| Bond University (bond) | 116 | 15 | 131 |
| Australian Catholic University (acu) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
The percentages displayed in Table 2 show the weighting of students studying in the natural and physical sciences area of study relative to the total number of students studying at the university in each category of undergraduate, postgraduate, and overall total.
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| Uni | ug% | pg% | Total% |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Western Australia (uwa) | 40.2 | 12.7 | 34 |
| University of Melbourne (unimelb) | 34.7 | 6.4 | 19.6 |
| University of Queensland (uq) | 15.6 | 14.5 | 15 |
| Australian National University (anu) | 20.1 | 9.9 | 14.7 |
| Monash University (monash) | 14.8 | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| University of Adelaide (adelaide) | 15 | 8.1 | 12.7 |
| University of New South Wales (unsw) | 16.7 | 6.2 | 12.5 |
| University of Sydney (usyd) | 17 | 4.7 | 12.1 |
| Murdoch University (murdoch) | 13 | 5.2 | 11.4 |
| James Cook University (jcu) | 9.3 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Flinders University (flinders) | 12.4 | 4.3 | 9 |
| University of Technology Sydney (uts) | 11.8 | 4.2 | 8.9 |
| Totals Average (mean) (%) | 9.5 | 5.6 | 8.2 |
| University of New England (une) | 11.4 | 2.7 | 8.2 |
| University of the Sunshine Coast (usc) | 10.3 | 3.1 | 8 |
| University of Western Sydney (uws) | 9.1 | 3 | 8 |
| Macquarie University (mq) | 8.6 | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| La Trobe University (latrobe) | 8.5 | 5.9 | 7.8 |
| University of Tasmania (utas) | 7.3 | 8.7 | 7.3 |
| University of Wollongong (wollongng) | 6.9 | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Curtin University of Technology (curtin) | 7.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Southern Cross University (scu) | 7.8 | 2.7 | 6.3 |
| University of Southern Queensland (usq) | 7.7 | 4.3 | 6 |
| University of Canberra (canberra) | 6.9 | 4 | 6 |
| Griffith University (griffith) | 7 | 3.1 | 6 |
| Queensland University of Technology (qut) | 5.7 | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| University of Newcastle (newcastle) | 6.9 | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| Deakin University (deakin) | 6.2 | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| RMIT University (rmit) | 4.6 | 6.7 | 5 |
| Swinburne University of Technology (swinburne) | 3.1 | 10.6 | 4.5 |
| Federation University Australia (feduni) | 5.5 | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| Charles Darwin University (cdu) | 6.4 | 1.9 | 4.4 |
| Edith Cowan University (ecu) | 5.1 | 2.5 | 4.3 |
| Charles Sturt University (csu) | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| University of South Australia (unisa) | 3.8 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| CQ University (cqu) | 3.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Bond University (bond) | 3.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Victoria University (vicuni) | 2 | 2.2 | 2 |
| University of Notre Dame Australia (nd) | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Australian Catholic University (acu) | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
Key & Notes
* Percentages: – displayed percentages indicate the percentage of students studying in the science area of study relative to all students enrolled at the university within each of the three categories
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