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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Explore the living marine world.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
234451, 074778D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,944 per year
International Fees
$41,400 per year

About this course

Study Marine Biology at Flinders

Explore the living marine world.


We are the only marine biology degree in South Australia to offer specialised topics in each year of the course. You will 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.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

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
  • fisheries scientist
  • marine policy officer
  • marine parks scientist
  • marine parks manager.
Potential employers include:
  • federal and state government departments and agencies
  • coastal and marine industries
  • environmental groups and consultancies
  • fisheries

  • oil and gas companies
  • research and development organisations
  • tourism
  • water authorities.