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CONTENTS
Biological Sciences major discipline areas:
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences
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■■ Ecology and conservation biology
The Century of Biology
2
■■ Genetics
Career opportunities
3
Research 4 Facilities and resources
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Excellence in education
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Master of Environment and Sustainability
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Fieldwork 14 What to expect in first-year biology
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Continuing with biological sciences
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MAJORS IN THE SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 18
Genetics 19 Plant Sciences
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Zoology 21 Environmental Science
■■ Plant sciences ■■ Zoology A guide to career opportunities after specialising in biological sciences. Biological Sciences Research at Monash.
How to become a biological scientist
Ecology and Conservation Biology
■■ Environmental science
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MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF A CHANGING WORD
The climates of sub-Antarctic Islands, such as Marion Island, are changing rapidly. Photo: Steven L. Chown
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