Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in Australia
Monash University ranks first in Australia for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in 2022–2025 (#57 worldwide), followed by The University of Queensland and The University of Melbourne.
- Australia's world rank
- #9 of 108 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 16k
- Top-10% rate
- 24.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 48
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Australia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monash UniversityMelbourne | #57 | 50.6 | 27.2% | 755 |
| 2 | The University of QueenslandBrisbane | #76 | 47.1 | 26.6% | 1,056 |
| 3 | The University of MelbourneMelbourne | #86 | 45.6 | 27.1% | 1,031 |
| 4 | The University of SydneySydney | #120 | 41.5 | 24.2% | 891 |
| 5 | UNSW SydneySydney | #174 | 37.0 | 26.4% | 656 |
| 6 | Australian National UniversityCanberra | #298 | 30.4 | 27.9% | 312 |
| 7 | The University of Western AustraliaPerth | #314 | 29.7 | 27.5% | 414 |
| 8 | University of Technology SydneySydney | #478 | 24.6 | 25.2% | 283 |
| 9 | Deakin UniversityBurwood | #512 | 23.8 | 26.2% | 220 |
| 10 | The University of AdelaideAdelaide | #514 | 23.7 | 21.7% | 462 |
| 11 | Macquarie UniversitySydney | #560 | 22.7 | 27.5% | 269 |
| 12 | Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane | #563 | 22.6 | 25.8% | 253 |
| 13 | Flinders UniversityAdelaide | #581 | 22.2 | 25.7% | 205 |
| 14 | Griffith UniversityBrisbane | #589 | 22.0 | 27.6% | 284 |
| 15 | Curtin UniversityPerth | #629 | 21.2 | 23.5% | 161 |
| 16 | La Trobe UniversityMelbourne | #700 | 19.9 | 22.6% | 292 |
| 17 | RMIT UniversityMelbourne | #820 | 18.0 | 28.2% | 178 |
| 18 | Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchMelbourne | #828 | 17.9 | 31.3% | 138 |
| 19 | Australian Regenerative Medicine InstituteClayton | #834 | 17.8 | 27.8% | 144 |
| 20 | Agriculture and FoodCanberra | #934 | 16.4 | 27.6% | 177 |
| 21 | James Cook UniversityTownsville | #1,001 | 15.6 | 23.6% | 118 |
| 22 | Western Sydney UniversityRichmond | #1,007 | 15.5 | 28.1% | 127 |
| 23 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationCanberra | #1,032 | 15.2 | 25.4% | 160 |
| 24 | Murdoch UniversityPerth | #1,125 | 14.1 | 27.4% | 156 |
| 25 | University of WollongongWollongong | #1,237 | 13.0 | 18.1% | 134 |
| 26 | University of TasmaniaHobart | #1,238 | 13.0 | 23.0% | 178 |
| 27 | University of Newcastle AustraliaNewcastle | #1,290 | 12.5 | 20.4% | 176 |
| 28 | Peter Doherty InstituteMelbourne | #1,296 | 12.4 | 35.8% | 72 |
| 29 | Australian Research CouncilCanberra | #1,380 | 11.6 | 26.1% | 77 |
| 30 | Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourne | #1,495 | 10.7 | 24.7% | 156 |
| 31 | University of South AustraliaAdelaide | #1,524 | 10.4 | 25.3% | 144 |
| 32 | Murdoch Children's Research InstituteMelbourne | #1,587 | 9.9 | 27.6% | 125 |
| 33 | Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental HealthMelbourne | #1,707 | 9.1 | 27.5% | 75 |
| 34 | Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne | #1,855 | 8.0 | 30.5% | 73 |
| 35 | Swinburne University of TechnologyMelbourne | #1,860 | 8.0 | 17.7% | 76 |
| 36 | Charles Sturt UniversityBathurst | #1,872 | 7.9 | 20.1% | 96 |
| 37 | The Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourne | #2,002 | 7.1 | 25.0% | 103 |
| 38 | Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchDarlinghurst | #2,067 | 6.7 | 30.3% | 93 |
| 39 | QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteBrisbane | #2,106 | 6.5 | 25.1% | 91 |
| 40 | Monash HealthMelbourne | #2,118 | 6.4 | 22.3% | 80 |
| 41 | Edith Cowan UniversityPerth | #2,344 | 5.2 | 26.8% | 69 |
| 42 | Royal Brisbane and Women's HospitalBrisbane | #2,383 | 5.0 | 21.7% | 61 |
| 43 | University of New EnglandArmidale | #2,431 | 4.7 | 21.1% | 97 |
| 44 | Royal Children's HospitalMelbourne | #2,526 | 4.3 | 24.8% | 84 |
| 45 | Royal Prince Alfred HospitalSydney | #2,621 | 3.8 | 18.9% | 74 |
| 46 | Westmead HospitalSydney | #2,703 | 3.4 | 18.9% | 67 |
| 47 | University of the Sunshine CoastSunshine Coast | #2,824 | 2.9 | 17.5% | 80 |
| 48 | South Australia PathologyAdelaide | #3,284 | 105.0 | 15.8% | 65 |
Institutions in Australia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology researchers in Australia?
Rodney J. Scott, Naomi R. Wray and Peter M. Visscher rank highest among researchers based in Australia.
- 1Rodney J. Scott#1,451 worldwide overall2.2k citations · 70 works
- 2Naomi R. Wray#1,590 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 48 works
- 3Peter M. Visscher#1,804 worldwide overall2.4k citations · 96 works
- 4Nicholas K. Hayward#1,914 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 48 works
- 5Graham J. Mann#1,963 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 60 works
- 6Richard Kefford#2,155 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 56 works
- 7Grant W. Montgomery#2,328 worldwide overall2.5k citations · 100 works
- 8David J. Hunter#3,333 worldwide overall3.3k citations · 56 works
- 9Georgina V. Long#3,500 worldwide overall2.8k citations · 92 works
- 10Sarah E. Medland#3,861 worldwide overall1.7k citations · 54 works
- 11Sunil R. Lakhani#3,982 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 44 works
- 12Georgia Chenevix‐Trench#5,738 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 82 works
- 13Ingrid E. Scheffer#5,885 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 98 works
- 14Peter Hersey#6,053 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 62 works
- 15Peter R. Schofield#8,913 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 44 works
How Australia compares with other countries in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology