Department of Ecological, Plant and Animal Sciences
We offer education programs in Agriculture, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Conservation Biology, Ecological Sciences and Plant Sciences.
Our researchers are enhancing sustainable agriculture, promoting environmental stewardship and driving innovation in animal, plant and soil sciences.
Our Department is part of La Trobe's School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment.
Top 300 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for agriculture and forestry.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2025, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Agriculture & Forestry
Understand our ecosystems
Our researchers ensure conservation and biodiversity by investigating how species and ecosystems respond to environmental changes.
Top 200 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for veterinary sciences.
ShanghaiRanking, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Veterinary Sciences
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We specialise in agricultural and animal sciences, agronomy, biodiversity, botany, ecology, environmental science, evolution, genetics, plant science, soil science and zoology. We work in a range of environments including arid and semi-arid deserts and woodlands, agricultural and alpine landscapes, and marine and freshwater habitats.
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News
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‘Broken’ genes key factor in marsupial fur colour
‘Broken’ genes a common factor in marsupial fur colour
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La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding
Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
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Rethinking wildlife-friendly lighting
Research from Dr Alicia Dimovski has examined how different types of artificial light affect Australian marsupials, revealing that wildlife-sensitive lighting may have unintended consequences.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more