School of Science

The School of Science unites the vibrant disciplines of chemistry and molecular bioscience with earth, atmospheric and life sciences into one collaborative unit. We have major teaching and research operations across all these areas underpinned by world-class research and teaching facilities. The strength of our teaching is our focus on skills training, which is enabled by our dedicated teaching and research staff. This ensures our science graduates are trained to tackle the challenges, and harness the opportunities, across the areas of energy, climate, environment, and health.

With five-star rankings for skill development and learning resources in Science at postgraduate level, we focus on collaboration, sustainability, and scientific excellence, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges.

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Research

The School of Science focuses on addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary research in fields like Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, and environmental studies. Using advanced facilities and methods, researchers tackle pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource management. Collaborations with industry, government, and international institutions ensure that their findings contribute to real-world solutions, benefiting both academic communities and society at large.

Environmental Futures
Molecular Horizons
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Top 200

UOW ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Chemistry

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRankings) 2024