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Understand the world and change it for the better
The best way to learn about the natural world is to get among it. Our science degrees get you out of the classroom to gain the experience employers want.
Discover the underpinnings of the world we inhabit and drive positive change by pursuing one of our specialised science degrees or enrolling in our Bachelor of Science, which offers a choice of 11 different majors. Whichever degree you pick, you'll receive expert guidance from renowned professionals as you learn in cutting-edge facilities and participate in industry and research placements.
Undertake extensive lab work, field research and internships while you study so you can graduate ready for your career. We offer a range of employability programs, including final-year projects, that enable you to gain practical experience through collaborations with industry partners. This will equip you with the skills necessary for a variety of careers, whether you plan to solve environmental crises, advance medical research or otherwise leave the world a better place than we found it.
With our science degrees, you’re not just learning about the world; you’re gaining the skills to transform it. Discover what a career in science offers.
Head Start Program
Get a Head Start on Uni
Head Start gives motivated Year 11 and 12 students an opportunity to accelerate their tertiary studies and gain credit towards a degree by completing a course (subject) at Griffith while still at high school. With the tuition fee covered by the University, Head Start lets you build academic skills and confidence and get a taste for university life before finishing school.
Explore our science majors
Study sciences at Griffith
Learn from leading researchers
Throughout your degree, you will be taught by some of Australia’s leading researchers. In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia results (2018), Griffith rated well above world standard —the maximum rating possible—for chemical sciences, environmental sciences, evolutionary biology, chemistry, condensed matter physics and quantum physics.
Essential practical experience
Engage in lab-based learning early in your degree and have the chance to gain valuable practical experience with local and international industry partners. With a focus on hands-on learning experiences, you'll gain the practical skills you need for employment.
Highly Ranked
#3 in Australia
- Marine and Ocean Engineering
- 2022 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects
Top 50 in the world
- Water Resources
- U.S. News Best Global Universities 2022
- Top 150 in the world
- Environmental Science & Engineering
- 2022 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic
Top 200 in the world
- Ecology
- 2022 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic
Science at Griffith
Alex Zappacosta
Physics PhD Candidate
'From studying at Griffith, I realised the importance of learning and passing that back on through teaching. I was encouraged to teach labs and tutorials through my PhD experiences.'
Apply now for scholarships
We offer hundreds of scholarships to our students, and you can apply for all of them with just one online form.
Scholarships are free to apply and offer support for academic achievement, relocation, First Peoples, sports achievement and others. One application form, all scholarships considered.
Career outcomes
Studying one of our science degrees can lead to a wide range of career outcomes, as we provide you with a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical skills that can be applied to various industries. Additionally, you can pursue a fourth-year research Honours degree that can lead to a PhD and a fulfilling career in research.
Key employment sectors*
- Research institutes: CSIRO, universities, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR)
- Environment
- Pharmaceutical
- Biomedicine
- Consultancy
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Education
- Health Care
Potential job outcomes
- Environment consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Microbiologist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Physicist
- Data Scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Clinical technician
- Industrial chemist
- Heritage consultant
- Field archaeologist
- Marine biologist
- Business analysist
- Sustainability consultant
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook
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Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
Key dates
Monday 3 November — Saturday 21 February
Trimester 3 - 2025
Our third teaching trimester starts on 3 November.