Bachelor Of Science - Marine Biology

The University of Queensland

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Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$33320

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Develop scientific knowledge and key skills with this flexible program, which gives you the freedom to find or follow your scientific passion to pursue your career goals. Explore and challenge your scientific thinking in this popular program, which offers one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia. Our extensive range of specialist fields enables you to develop your interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and practical skills, while pursuing studies that suit your interests and ambitions. You also have the option to combine your scientific expertise with skills from a broad range of study areas, including languages, communication and design, to broaden your skill set or follow your interests beyond science. You'll learn how to work confidently in a range of labs, including wet, dry and clinical labs, PC2 and PC3 labs, and animal diagnostic, operating and skills-training labs. Some majors offer fieldwork opportunities in locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, national parks and outback Queensland. Plus you'll have the chance to gain relevant, real-world experience through employability and work-integrated learning such as internships, industry placements, research projects and international study. The Bachelor of Science is a widely respected and globally recognised qualification. You'll graduate with highly developed knowledge in your specialist area, superior technical abilities, and advanced independent thinking and communication skills. Apply key principles from ecology, zoology, botany and genetics to examine marine life and investigate their biological relationship to their natural environments. Guided by Australia’s leading marine researchers, you’ll be exposed to a variety of marine habitats and environmental conditions. You'll gain extensive fieldwork experience at UQ’s Heron Island Research Station on the southern Great Barrier Reef and UQ’s Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island. We'll show you how to apply a wide range of evidence-based ecological and environmental strategies to protect and sustainably manage vital marine organisms and ecosystems across the globe. You'll be prepared for a broad range of career opportunities within research and education, aquaculture, wildlife conservation and ecotourism.

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Prerequisites Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent): General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C) Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and, one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) Minimum entry score Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program. Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change. 79 Aus Year 12 - Queensland Rank English language requirements IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$50,560.00 (US$ 33,320) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

St Lucia Campus, 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, BRISBANE, Queensland, 4072, BRISBANE, Australia

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019) which underlines its international standing as well as the high quality of its staff, researchers and alumni. Encompassing a significant range of internationally rated specialised research fields, the university offers researchers and students the opportunity for cross disciplinary collaboration.
UQ focuses on producing graduates who become leaders and positively impact society. With a UQ degree, students are highly sought-after international graduates and can be confident of paving the way to their future success.
Outside of the classroom, students can access UQ’s career resources, workshops and networking events to gain the competitive edge. UQ’s Student Employability Centre supports students to maximise their time at university and gain experiences that will enhance their employability. The award winning UQ Careers Team helps students plan their career and develop skills, offering workshops on how to find work, write a resume, excel in interviews, and more.
The Good Universities Guide 2019 rated UQ at the highest possible level for staff qualifications, student demand and teaching quality. UQ is also the recipient of the most national teaching awards, more than any other university in Australia.
UQ is one of the biggest institutions in Australia, with nearly 7,000 staff and over 52,000 students. UQ has approximately 18,000 international students from 135 different countries, making it a truly international university.
Support services at the institution include UQ Mates, which is a platform that brings like-minded students with similar interests together via a free social network. Student advisors are provided for international students, meaning that there is always someone to speak to.

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