Best in Australia for...
La Trobe is ranked No.1 in Australia in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Findings released in early 2011 by Excellence in Research for Australia (a division of the Australia Research Council) rank La Trobe as the leading university in Australia in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
La Trobe’s research in these fields was rated as ‘well above world standard’, the only university in Australia to gain such a rating. Overall, La Trobe ranks among Australia’s top eight universities in the Biological Sciences.
La Trobe's major research programs in Biochemistry and Cell Biology include:
- protein chemistry
- molecular and cell biology
- immunology and vaccine development
The Excellence in Research for Australia findings also awarded La Trobe the maximum possible rating of 5 for:
- condensed matter physics
- human movement
- sports science
La Trobe also delivered a strong performance in the humanities with above world standard (ERA rating of 4) attained in the broad fields of:
- history
- archaeology
- language
- communication and culture
- tourism
La Trobe students are taught by some of the country’s leading researchers in these fields.
Excellent research – Infinite possibilities!
