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Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
Study Marine Biology at Flinders
Deep dive into marine life and explore the living marine world.
Get a broad understanding of the biology of marine organisms, their relationships with the physico-chemical marine environment, and their potential responses to changes. The degree provides you with the ability to acquire extensive knowledge in marine biodiversity, ecology, genetics, conservation, fisheries and related areas, and builds transferable skills.
Why study Marine Biology at Flinders
- Learn from internationally eminent marine biologists and oceanographers undertaking world-class research on current issues in marine science
- Focus on global environmental issues related to the oceans and marine life
- No background in science required, just an inquiring mind
- Combines cutting-edge technical and theoretical knowledge with flexibility, allowing you to tailor your progress, skills and knowledge to suit your interests
- Opportunities to participate in marine-based fieldwork, including field trips to different marine bio-regions
Your career
The range of specialty areas and career opportunities are expansive. There are marine biologists who study the basic biochemistry of marine organisms, or the growth or behaviour of individual plants or animals. Some adopt an even larger perspective and study how entire marine ecosystems function.
Potential occupations include:
- marine biologist
- marine and coastal community education officer
- oceans science project officer
- marine policy officer
- marine parks scientist.
Potential employers include:
- government
- coastal and marine industries
- environmental groups
- fisheries
- research and development organisations
- tourism
- water authorities.
“There is a lot of opportunity to do field work and to explore both the coast line in South Australia and overseas as well.”
Cassie Hoepner
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology)
PHD Coral Reef Ecology
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
- Develop research techniques including fieldwork, survey design, statistical analysis, spatial data analysis (including geographic information systems), and other forms of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Learn to retrieve, synthesise and communicate information, as well as managing data and drawing on different sources of knowledge.
- Undertake a negotiated project area based on your interests, such as a literature study, field or laboratory investigation, modelling or data analysis study, or an industry or simulated work integrated learning assignment
What you will need
As part of the degree, you will be expected to perform tasks requiring walking and manual dexterity in field and laboratory situations.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas through internships and short-term study abroad programs, including international exchange programs with other universities.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree
Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, some other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
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