Study Biology in Australia
49 programmes in biology at 13 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 48,900 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 28,510 USD and 52,000 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) - SMAH (Biological Sciences) | University of Wollongong | Bachelor's | 29,959 USD |
Biology in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 25 | 28,510 USD | 48,900 USD | 52,000 USD |
| Master's | 17 | 28,234 USD | 35,350 USD | 53,398 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in Australia
- The University of Western Australia (13)
- Australian National University (7)
- Murdoch College (6)
- La Trobe University, Melbourne (5)
- University of Wollongong (4)
- University of Melbourne (3)
- Central Queensland University (3)
- The University of Queensland (2)
- University of New England (2)
- UNSW Sydney (1)
Study Biology in Australia: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Australia?
- 49 biology programmes at 13 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in Australia is 48,900 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,510 USD and 52,000 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (49 of 49).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 7 of the 49 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Australia?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 35,350 USD per year, against 48,900 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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