Department of Biological Sciences

...from genes to ecosystems...

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We are a community of biologists who are committed to innovative and integrative teaching and research. The department spans the full range of biological disciplines from genes to ecosystems. We are a leading department in a major research university and believe that excellence in teaching comes from excellence in research. Our research active staff engage students in their fascination of biology.

We also strongly believe in having fun and enjoying our work. Regular social activities reinforce our community and the contact to students.

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HSC & Beyond - studying Biology @ Macquarie

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Thinking of studying biology?
See what your options are.

Need help choosing what to study?
Check out our study programs and units.

Find a Course - 2010

 

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Honours, Postgrad & Beyond - research & coursework

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Take your degree, and your career, to the next level with an Honours degree, a Masters, or a Doctorate in Biology at Macquarie University.

 

 

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Upcoming events


Seminar: Thur 27 May 2010

Hot publications in Genes to Geoscience
*Dr. Darrell Kemp & Dr. Simon George, Macquarie University

Seminar: Wed 2 Jun 2010

TBA
Dr. Shawn Wilder, Miami University

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ARC-NZ Research Network for Vegetation Function

The Vegetation Function Network spans from functional genomics through ecophysiology and functional ecology to global change and evolutionary history.


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Macquarie University Biological Society