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38 Best Science Programs in Australia

38 Science courses are taught at 14 universities in Australia — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Monash University, University of Adelaide and University of Technology Sydney.

26Master's Degree
US University of the Sunshine Coast logo
#39 in Australia Australia

PhD and Masters by Research

University of the Sunshine Coast — University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) offers PhD and Masters by Research through supervised research. Students work with research supervisors and complete a research d...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
37Master's Degree
AL Australian Lutheran College logo
#51 in Australia Australia

Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology

Australian Lutheran College — The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology at Australian Lutheran College offers a comprehensive foundation for students aiming to engage in academic research or pu...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science

How these courses are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #37 (Monash University) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Adelaide has the largest research record in this group, with 31,088,280 citations and an h-index of 909. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 16 bachelor's, 9 master's, 5 phd / doctorate and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 3 or 4 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake). Torrens University Australia offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Science in Australia?

Monash University (QS World #37), University of Adelaide (QS World #79) and University of Technology Sydney (QS World #96) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Science course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 or 4 years the next most common.

When do Science courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in Australia?

Torrens University Australia, with 8, ahead of James Cook University of North Queensland (7).

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