Majors
Agricultural Genetics
Applying knowledge of plant, animal and microbe genetics to optimizing crop and livestock production.
Anatomy and Physiology
Understanding the form and structure of animals, including the functionality of their systems and organs.
Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
Applying the principles of engineering to biological and medical science.
Biomedicine
Applying knowledge of bodily structure and functions to health and disease treatment.
Cell Biology
Understanding structure, processes, and development of organisms at the cellular level
Computer Science
Developing and analyzing computer-based systems to address the challenges of our increasingly digital world.
Earth and Environmental science
Understanding relationships between the physical Earth and its organisms to inform applications in ecology, conservation and pollution management.
Energy Systems Engineering
Understanding energy sources, use, storage and emissions to develop sustainable energy technologies.
Fluid hydraulics / Hydraulic engineering
Designing systems to manage the flow of and the interactions between fluids and the surrounding environment.
Immunology
Understanding the human immune system and the properties of different pathogens.
Materials Engineering
Designing new or improving existing materials to be more functional, sustainable and affordable.
Microbiology
Understanding all aspects of microbial organisms in relation to human health and food production.
Nutrition
Understanding the science of nutrients in food to inform healthy eating outcomes.
Plant Science
Understanding the ecology, physiology and pathology of plants to better utilise them for food, medicines or industrial products.
Synthetic Biology
Applying the principles of design to biological processes in order to develop new tools for health, agriculture and industry.
Agricultural Science
Conducting research on crops and livestock both in the lab and in the field. .
Automation Engineering/Robotics
Building, testing and training robots to maximize the efficiency of industrial production. .
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Developing computational tools to analyze biological data
Bioprocess Engineering
Applying the principles of chemistry, biology and engineering to create novel processes and products.
Chemical Engineering
Applying principles of chemistry and physics to transform raw materials into useful products.
Data Science
Applying the principles of statistics and computer science to transform environmental data into interpretable information.
Ecology
Understanding ecosystems to help inform balanced decisions around land management, conservation and sustainability.
Environmental Engineering
Applying principles of engineering, soil and water science, biology and chemistry to design solutions to environmental challenges.
Food Science
Understanding the biology and chemistry of food to inform decisions on its production, processing, distribution and consumption.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
Designing manufacturing techniques and systems to make innovative products.
Mechanical Engineering
Designing and manufacturing machines, engines and any device with moving parts.
Molecular Biology
Understanding the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode.
Pathology
Understanding the processes of disease in various organisms as well as their responses to it.
Software Engineering
Designing user-friendly, safe and efficient computer software programs for almost every application in today’s society.
Veterinary Science
Understanding the anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour and pathology of wild and domestic animals in order to maintain their health.
AI/Machine Learning
Using data to train and refine computer models, which can then be applied to solve and understand complex problems.
Biochemistry
Understanding the structure, function and relationships between biological building blocks. .
Biomaterial Engineering/Biofabrication
Designing and utilizing novel biological-based materials
Biotechnology
Designing novel products and technologies to support health, agriculture and industry
Climate Science
Developing climate system models to predict relationships between climate and human activity.
Developmental Biology
Understanding the molecular and cellular processes that underpin early development of cells, tissues, organs and organisms.
Electrical Engineering
Designing and managing the electrical-based systems that are instrumental to almost every aspect of society.
Environmental Science
Understanding the relationships between human activity and the natural world to inform decisions around conservation and sustainability.
Genomics
Utilizing DNA sequencing and bioinformatics to understand the structure and function of genes and other genomic features.
Marine Biology
Understanding marine and aquatic organisms and ecosystems.
Metabolic Engineering
Analyzing and designing bioprocesses to enhance metabolic efficiency.
Nanotechnology
Understanding and developing materials and systems at the nanoscale.
Pharmacology
Applying knowledge of drugs and their actions to develop medicine and other health related products.
Statistics
Applying statistical tools to derive meaning from data and solve real-world problems. .
Zoology
Understanding animal physiology, ecology, behaviour, genetics, evolution, and development to inform decisions in many fields.