Fluorescence microscopy enables members of Prof. Brett Neilan's group to acquire revealing qualitative data of community structure in environmental samples.
About The School
The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW (BABS) is among the largest and most prestigious schools of scientific research and teaching in Australia. With distinguished academic staff, an innovative teaching program and state-of-the-art facilities, BABS is producing graduates and scientific discoveries of international renown.
Research
Excellence in scientific research is an essential component of BABS. The high quality of scientific research in the School is exemplified by the proliferation of commercial partnerships, overseas collaborators and publications in international journals. Spearheading the research is an impressive level of government and private funding, state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified academic staff members, many of whom are internationally recognised leaders in their field of research. In addition BABS is home to several centres of excellence as well as facilities that provide technology and services of international quality.
Teaching
BABS offers a variety of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programs to cater for the requirements of students with diverse needs and interests. Our programs offer an integrated course of study in the biomolecular sciences with a high degree of flexibility and the opportunity to specialise in the later years of degrees. Cutting-edge training in research techniques and experience in a modern laboratory are provided for those wishing to pursue research-oriented careers. There is also a focus on developing the communication and information retrieval skills necessary to maintain lifelong learning. The active research environment in the School benefits students at all levels by exposing them to the most recent scientific developments and providing them with the opportunity to become part of a research team.