View over Bio21 buildings looking toward the Melbourne city skyline.

Study at Bio21

The Bio21 Institute houses research groups headed by academics from various faculties, disciplines and schools within the University of Melbourne. PhD, Masters and BSc Honours students undertaking projects at the Bio21 Institute are administered and supervised by their 'home' academic schools and departments within participating faculties.

Do you want to study at Bio21?

If you are interested in a specific research project undertaken by a group leader or member of Bio21, please visit our resident research groups. Otherwise, explore the faculties, departments and schools we work with below.

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Participating University of Melbourne faculties and departments of the Bio21 Institute

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

For further information about postgraduate study at the University of Melbourne, refer to the Study website and Graduate Research Hub.

Opportunities for students and early career researchers at the Bio21 Institute

A major focus of the Bio21 Institute is to provide students with a breadth of experience and skills to complement and enhance their disciplinary expertise. We aim to facilitate programs that foster the development of young researchers. Some of the programs, activities and initiatives we have facilitated are:

  • Supporting Institute-based research student and postdoctoral fellow groups, including participating in leadership training programs and/or entrepreneurship training. The Institute has provided financial and mentor support for programs.
  • Sponsoring career development activities and events for institute-based research students and postdoctoral fellows. These include IP, careers forums and professional development programs.
  • Hosting a range of career development and networking events within the broader scientific community, involving students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Supporting undergraduate student participation through work experience placements and Institute-based research programs.
  • Financial support through postgraduate student travel awards that contribute towards the costs of attending national and international conferences or visiting international laboratories in interdisciplinary related areas of biotechnology.
  • Encourage and support the organisation of Institute-based postgraduate, research assistant and postdoctoral associations and related activities.