ANU is a world leader in science attracting the brightest scholars to our bachelors, masters and PhDs.

A welcome message from the Dean of the College of Science and Medicine, Professor Kiaran Kirk. In the ANU College of Science and Medicine our staff and students come from all over the world to conduct, and to learn about, research in the physical, biological and medical sciences. Our researchers are ...

Explore the possibilities of science from astronomy to zoology and everything in between with our most flexible science degree. Tailor a program to your unique interests while giving you the broad critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the workforce.

Find information about enrolments, courses, internships, research opportunities and contacts for current students in science & medicine.

EARP-SPEC: Earth Physics: Disestablished from 2025: All courses offered in the specialisation will continue to be available. There are no plans to disestablish the compulsory course PHYS3070 Physics of the Earth, but should this come to pass, the school will offer impacted students the opportunity to take a Special Topic course through EMSC3050 with similar learning outcomes.

Befitting the University’s place among the top universities on the planet, our academics produce research which changes lives, and life as we know it. We are committed to solving problems through big picture and applied scientific research, to better health, and to the sustainable, secure and equitable use of resources around the world.

Explore the possibilities of science from astronomy to zoology and everything in between with our most flexible science degree. Tailor a program to your unique interests while giving you the broad critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the workforce.

The course codes listed below are offered by and ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM). For a full list of courses (such as Statistics, Computer Science or Biological Anthropology courses) that are offered by other Colleges and also count as Science, view Other courses.

The Australian National University’s College of Science and Medicine delivers world-class research and education in astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry, Earth sciences, medical research, medicine, physics, and psychology.

Summary of changes from 2025 General advice for students; The "Science course list" is removed. Courses contributing towards the "minimum 132 units" are in the study requirements of each major or the lists in the ASCAD (eg, the alpha code or Honours lists).