We’re helping to build a healthier and more sustainable world
The School of Life Sciences brings together a vibrant research and teaching culture with a diversity of interests in the area of biomedical research, sustainability and ecosystem health and life sciences technologies.
It's our goal that the work we do, the way we do it, the decisions we make and the way we communicate are underpinned by our core values:
- Contribution. Aligned with the role of UTS as a public university, we are clear in our responsibility to contribute to society independently and with integrity.
- Purpose. We are united in our passion for making a positive difference to the world. We achieve this by generating new knowledge through our research discoveries and through teaching others.
- Creativity. We recognise the importance of being open to new challenges and their associated risk, being flexible in our approach change and learning from our mistakes.
- Cooperation. We collaborate in our work, contributing to the achievements of our colleagues and students. Respect. We embrace diversity—our workplace culture is one where all staff and students are valued equally and feel safe at work; we care about others’ wellbeing and communicate with respect.
We are a strong, collegial and internationally renowned team of scientists.
Our research themes
Our researchers explore a vast array of scientific programs from climate change to environmental management, infectious diseases, bacteriology, parasitology to diabetes, cancer research and medical diagnostics and devices. It broadly spans three themes:
Healthy futures
Our research in biomedical and molecular research is underpinned by our aims to ensure we all enjoy a healthy life. Research ranges from the molecular to the human body, from fundamental biological processes to finding new treatments for diseases.
Environmental Sciences
The team of environmental scientists in the School of Life Sciences work to provide sustainable solutions to real-world environmental problems. Their expertise spans flora and fauna across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, with their research targeting climate change, environmental interactions with human health and the conservation of biodiversity.
Life Sciences Technologies
Our research aims to develop new technologies and tools that help us understand the human body, diagnose or treat diseases and enable the next generation of pharmaceutical and medical devices.
Study with us

Our Environment and Marine courses combine general science subjects with specialist study in areas such as aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, plant physiology, biodiversity conservation, wildlife management and environmental protection, among others.
Blend science and technology to improve patient health outcomes in our world-class Medical Science programs.
Use the power of tech to transform human health. Our hands-on, practical courses are designed to give you the technical, theoretical and professional skills you need, whether you’re creating vaccines, identifying new diagnostics tools or preserving our precious biosecurity.
Our Food Science courses emphasise technology and innovation, helping you build hands-on skills to succeed. You’ll graduate ready to revolutionise our food systems, processes and production, creating a better, tastier world.
Fighting for the future of coral reefs
Groundbreaking research is revealing the secrets of 'super corals' and how their traits can be harnessed to create more resilient reefs.