major

Marine Biology

Overview

You’ll develop knowledge and skills in marine botany, ecology, environmental management, experimental methods, and more.

Your major structure

You’ll complete this major as part of a Bachelor of Science degree.

In your first and second years you will complete subjects that are prerequisites for your major, including biology and chemistry.

In your third year, you will complete 50 points (four subjects) of deep and specialised study in marine biology.

Throughout your degree you will also take science elective subjects and breadth (non-science) subjects, in addition to your major subjects and prerequisites.

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Marine Biology Start-year intake

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