IELTS: 6.0 (Writing and Speaking no less than 6.0)
TOEFL 72 (Speaking and Writing no less than 18)
Cambridge: B2
PTE: 50
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
Course aims
The program of studies aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the biology of marine organisms, their relationships with the physico-chemical marine environment, and their potential responses to changes. It also provides students with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in marine biodiversity, ecology, genetics, conservation, fisheries and related areas. It also aims to to develop a range of transferable skills for research, analysis and communication skills including the capability to:
understand and apply scientific principles in a marine biology context
retrieve and present scientific information about marine biology, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to marine biology and solve problems
appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of marine sciences and engage positively with people and ideas beyond their discipline area
work effectively and productively within teams
work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
appreciate the ethical and societal contexts of marine sciences.
This course provides the broad-based foundation that will support ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in marine sciences or for a career in marine biology or related area where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
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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.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
