Courses and annual tuition
| Programme | University | Degree | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) | CDU | Bachelor's | 1 year | ₹25 lakh A$38,048 |
| Bachelor of Science | Federation | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Newcastle | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$42,840 |
| Bachelor of Science (Advanced) | Newcastle | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$42,940 |
| Bachelor of Science | JCU | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,176 |
| Bachelor of Science | UTAS | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,950 |
| Bachelor of Advanced Science | JCU | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,393 |
| Bachelor of Science | Flinders | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹31 lakh A$45,600 |
| Bachelor of Science | UWA | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹36 lakh A$54,400 |
| Bachelor of Science | UQ | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹38 lakh A$56,800 |
| Bachelor of Science | ANU | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹39 lakh A$57,640 |
| Bachelor of Science | UNSW | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹41 lakh A$61,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Sydney | Bachelor's | 3 years | ₹43 lakh A$63,600 |
| Master of Science | JCU | Master's | 1.33 years | ₹31 lakh A$45,710 |
| Master of Forensic Science | Flinders | Master's | 2 years | ₹32 lakh A$48,300 |
| Master of Science (Biology) | Flinders | Master's | 2 years | ₹32 lakh A$48,300 |
| Master of Marine Biology | UWA | Master's | 2 years | ₹38 lakh A$56,100 |
| Master of Neuroscience | ANU | Master's | 2 years | ₹41 lakh A$60,870 |
Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.
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Biology and science in Australia: the figures
Across 11 universities this subject comes to 18 programmes on our list (13 bachelor's, 5 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹25 lakh (A$38,048) to ₹43 lakh (A$63,600). Least expensive: CDU's Bachelor of Science (Honours), at ₹25 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹31 lakh (A$45,710) to ₹41 lakh (A$60,870). Campus cities: Adelaide (3), Townsville / Cairns (3), Canberra (2), Newcastle (2), Perth (2). Bachelor's study lasts 1–3 years; a master's here takes 1.33–2 years.
From BSc to a career
Most science students in Australia choose a major in the second year and add a second one. For a job, combine biology with data, statistics or a laboratory specialisation; for research, plan for honours and a PhD, which brings a four-year 485 to Indian graduates.