Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) B.Sc (MB)
2008

Program Outline

This program is all about the largest and most diverse ecosystem on the planet - the sea. It is strange that our planet is named ‘Earth’ when most of it is ‘sea’, and stranger that many graduates train in tropical seas when the bulk of jobs are in temperate (antarctic to sub-tropical) seas. Most of Australia's population lives on temperate coasts and for this reason we prepare graduates for work on these coasts by demonstrating the problems and needs facing marine industry and conservation. The program provides access to staff with national and international acclaim for research excellence, with a strong emphasis on giving students field experience. Students use the same equipment that is pioneering research across the northern and southern hemispheres. This course prepares students for careers in marine biology via training in use of coherent, logical procedures and rigorous experimental planning for practical work in the field and laboratory. There is demand for people with these skills in temperate marine biology.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 75.85 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry; Mathematical Studies.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,050
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells GEOLOGY 1103 Earth Systems together with an additional 6 units of Level I courses chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences. A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. Semester 2 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1202 Biology 1:Organisms ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues STATS 1004 Statistical Practice 1 (Life Sciences) together with an additional 3 units of Level I courses chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences. A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) ENV BIOL 2001 Evolutionary Biology EBII ENV BIOL 2002 Botany II Semester 2 (core courses) ENV BIOL 2000 Zoology EBII ENV BIOL 2003 Ecology EBII together with an additional 8 units of Level II courses chosen from: GEST 2009 Introduction to Environmental Impact  Assessment or Level II science electives
Level III
Semester 1 ENV BIOL 3006 Research Methods in Environmental Biology ENV BIOL 3121 Concepts in Ecology ENV BIOL 3124 Frontiers in Marine Biology Semester 2 ENV BIOL 3010 Marine Ecology III ENV BIOL 3221 Research Methods in Marine Biology Passes in additional Level III courses to the value of 9 units, chosen from: GEST 3009 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment SOIL&WAT 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management * or Level III science electives * Summer semester

Career Opportunities

Our graduates will find work with state governments, environmental protection agencies, water authorities, consultancy firms, councils, conservation groups and university research laboratories.

Their work may include collecting data on biodiversity of marine life and resources by SCUBA and boats, monitoring climate change and water quality, managing fisheries and coastal planning, policy formation and creating marine protected areas.

Potential careers

Animal Behaviouralist, Animal Breeding, Animal Welfare, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Research Scientist, Resource Management, Catchment Management, Resource Manager, Ecologist, Environmental Biologist, Wildlife Officer, Environmental Consultant, Marine Biologist, Fisheries Researcher

Useful Links

Marine Biology at the University of Adelaide

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences