Flinders University Courses

Delve into the science of water movement in the atmosphere, surface systems and aquifers. The degree includes cross-disciplinary aspects such as water quality, ecological water requirements, field and computer-based methods of investigation, and management practices. Solve hydrological problems and real-world issues associated with people and the environment.

Get prepared to work with older people and to develop new opportunities within ageing societies across the globe. The degree provides you with foundation skills in ageing studies and covers a broad spectrum of knowledge such as experience of ageing, psychological wellbeing and physical activity, along with areas such as elder abuse and neglect, popular culture and ageing, and dementia.

Focused on uncovering long-buried secrets that deepen our understanding of how life on Earth evolved, this degree provides you with in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the Australian fossil record in addition to a broad-based foundation in palaeontology and allied disciplines. You will also will develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills.

Gain a strong foundation in social policy and how public policy is developed, implemented, reviewed and reformed. The degree teaches you the concepts central to the structure and functioning of a just society, and helps you develop the skills to research and analyse social issues and assess proposals for social change.

Gain a broad-based foundation in chemistry and acquire extensive knowledge in the area. You will learn to understand and apply chemical principles to solve problems, master lab techniques and equipment, undertake chemistry research, communicate your findings, and develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of chemistry and its role in society.

The Bachelor of Human Nutrition is designed to address the global demand for nutrition professionals to assist in preventing and managing nutritional health issues. It provides you with the opportunity to study nutritional, health and medical sciences, and to promote health and prevent illness in communities by applying scientific knowledge and skills in nutrition and human sciences.

Develop an understanding of a variety of coastal, marine and ocean systems, and examine the physical processes shaping these environments. You will be introduced to the use of coasts and oceans as resources and a variety of management and policy interventions, with the opportunity to participate in project work and field exercises.

Gain a solid foundation in physics and mathematics, and enables you to acquire extensive knowledge in the area. You will learn to understand physics at a deeper level, apply scientific principles in a physics context, and understand the role of physics in society.

Prepare to work as an editor, researcher, freelance writer, publisher or author in both new and traditional fields. You will acquire vital professional skills, an understanding of the Australian publishing industry, and a strong work ethic for a rewarding career in an exciting arena.

Combine studies in aquacultural production technologies and business skills with scientific study of the diversity of life in the sea. This double specialisation will equip you to take up positions in either the research or applied science sectors.

This VET pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed either the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, the VET Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising or the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

This specialised degree covers areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience and more. It provides exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences, and emphasises the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science.