# ANU College of Science and Medicine
**Source**: https://science.anu.edu.au/
**Parent**: https://www.anu.edu.au/
#### Delivering high-quality research and education in science and medicine.
[STUDY OPTIONS](https://science.anu.edu.au/study)
[Our medical students do their own stunts](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/our-medical-students-do-their-own-stunts)
Movie magic brings an emergency simulation to life as ANU medical students show off their acting skills.
[Go behind the scenes](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/our-medical-students-do-their-own-stunts)
[A lesson in advanced materials](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/lesson-advanced-materials-why-it-can-take-longest-time-find-shortest-path)
As these ANU physicists discovered, sometimes it can take the longest time to find the shortest path.
[Read their story](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/lesson-advanced-materials-why-it-can-take-longest-time-find-shortest-path)
## Study
Learn from our world-class researchers, as Australia’s policymakers do. Our expertise and influence extends to our Canberra neighbours, and leaders in government and industry.
### [Bachelor degrees](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/bachelors)
Satisfy your curiosity by studying one of our contemporary undergraduate degrees.
### [Masters degrees](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/masters)
Increase your competitive edge with one of our specialised masters degrees.
### [PhD & MPhil](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/research)
Join our vibrant research community and learn from globally recognised academics.
## Find a degree
Unsure what degree is right for you? [Spin the Career wheel](https://science.anu.edu.au/sites/prod.science.sca-lws06.anu.edu.au/files/career-wheel/career-wheel.html) to explore degrees suited to your interests.
## Research
### [Breaking down biases: tackling weight stigma in medicine](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/breaking-down-biases-tackling-weight-stigma-medicine)
The bad news: weight bias exists in medicine. The good news: researchers have found promising interventions to support medical students to provide weight-inclusive care.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/breaking-down-biases-tackling-weight-stigma-medicine)
### Research areas
[Astronomy & Astrophysics](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/astronomy-astrophysics)
[Biology](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/biology)
[Chemistry](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/chemistry)
[Earth & Marine Sciences](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/earth-marine-sciences)
[Medical Research](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/medical-research)
[Medicine & Psychology](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/medicine-psychology)
[Physics](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas/physics)
### Research projects
This repository shows a sample of science, health and medicine research at ANU. Visit our [research school websites](https://science.anu.edu.au/node/169) for more detail.
## [News »](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news)
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
### [How to tell if your quantum measurement is any good](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/how-tell-if-your-quantum-measurement-any-good)
New research is helping to define the quality of quantum measurements.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/how-tell-if-your-quantum-measurement-any-good)
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
### [Ancient clay hidden under Japan caused rupture that triggered devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/ancient-clay-hidden-under-japan-caused-rupture-triggered-devastating-2011)
A thin, soft and slippery layer of clay-rich mud embedded in rock below the seafloor intensified the 2011 Japan earthquake that produced a tsunami.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/ancient-clay-hidden-under-japan-caused-rupture-triggered-devastating-2011)
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
### [Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/scientists-develop-technique-identify-malfunctions-our-genetic-code)
Researchers have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfunctions in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies.
[Read the article](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/scientists-develop-technique-identify-malfunctions-our-genetic-code)
## [Events »](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events)
Saturday, 28 Mar 2026, 9am
### [ANU Open Day 2026](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/anu-open-day-2026)
ANU Open Day is your chance to tour our beautiful campus, learn about our degree programs and chat to current students.
[View the event](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/anu-open-day-2026)
## [Study »](https://science.anu.edu.au/study "Study")
- [Bachelor degrees](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/bachelors "Bachelor degrees")
- [Master degrees](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/masters "Master degrees")
- [PhD & MPhil](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/research "PhD & MPhil")
- [Internships & careers](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/careers-opportunities "Careers & opportunities")
- [Scholarships](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships "Scholarships")
## [Research »](https://science.anu.edu.au/research)
- [Research areas](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-areas "Research areas")
- [Facilities](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/facilities "Facilities")
- [Field sites](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/field-sites "Field sites")
- [Research projects](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/sample-research-projects "Sample research projects")
- [Career support](https://science.anu.edu.au/about/academic-career-support "Academic career support")
- [Research schools](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-schools "Research schools")
- [Research stories](https://science.anu.edu.au/research/research-stories "Research stories")
## [Connect »](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events "News & events")
- [News](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/news "News")
- [Events](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events "Events")
- [Opinion](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/opinion "Opinion")
- [Student blog](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/student-blog "Student blog")
- [Student stories](https://science.anu.edu.au/study/student-stories "Student stories")
- [Webinars](https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/webinars "Webinars")
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