Western Sydney University is a globally recognised node for Biological Sciences, where research outputs in Plant Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Evolutionary Biology and Biochemistry and Cell Biology are rated well-above world standard. The university also demonstrates excellence in Soil Science and Forestry Sciences. Western houses the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, one of world’s leading research hubs in Biology, with a special focus on Global Change Biology, Protected Cropping, Ecosystem Function and Multi-trophic Interactions.

Excellence in Biological Sciences at Western is underpinned by leading researchers (including Western’s first Laureate Fellow), significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities and growing national and international impacts. Research in Biological Sciences is aimed at tackling the 21st century key challenges of climate change, food security, biodiversity and sustainability. University researchers and graduates work together with the community and industry to solve complex biological challenges and enable future innovations.