The School of Biology was formed on August 1st 2008 when the Research School of Biological Sciences (RSBS) merged with the School of Botany and Zoology (BoZo) and the School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BaMBi). The new School combines all aspects of biology associated with teaching and research into one administrative unit.

Students can undertake both undergraduate and graduate degrees within the School of Biology. Our students are generally enrolled in the Bachelor Degrees of Science, Medical Science, Biotechnology or Psychology.

Our research is conducted across the themes of evolution, ecology and sustainable environments; genetics and genomics; global change; infection and immunity; neuroscience and cognition; and plant science.

The Director, Professor John Gibson, is supported by a School Board consisting academic and general staff members who meet monthly to discuss the strategic issues affecting the School.

The websites of the old areas can be found below:

Research School of Biological Sciences

School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

School of Botany and Zoology