School of Environmental & Life Sciences

Welcome

Professor Chris Austin
Head of School

The School of Environmental and Life Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in the fields of biological science, biomedical science, environmental science, chemical science, exercise and sport science.

Science is one of the most versatile areas of study available, opening opportunities across a wide range of disciplines and at CDU you'll be empowered to tailor your scientific education to suit your future needs.

We offer a range of undergraduate, BSc (Honours) and postgraduate programs that cater to the beginner student, students in pursuit of a given career and those in pursuit of lifelong learning.

News

1 April 2010
MTEM graduate undertakes PhD in Galapagos
Master of Tropical Environmental Management (MTEM) graduate, Mandy Trueman, was in Darwin last week, finalising her proposal for a PhD.

24 March 2011
SELS secures additional $460,000 funding
The School for Environmental and Life Sciences (SELS) has successfully secured an additional $460,000 in funding, through the new Commonwealth-funded initiative the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN).

16 March 2010
Top minds presented with awards 
The brightest of this year’s Charles Darwin University student intake were awarded at a ceremony recently with scholarships worth up to $21 000.