Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Marine Biology in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,544
(c. USD34,161.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) program offers comprehensive scientific training spanning diverse fields of science and technology, equipping students with essential knowledge and skills to advance their academic pursuits. This degree creates adaptable career opportunities, preparing graduates for employment, advanced research degrees, and various professional postgraduate studies.
Specializing in marine biology opens doors to careers and research in marine ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental monitoring, marine science education, and ecotourism. Students will acquire expertise in marine ecosystems along with hands-on training, preparing them for laboratory work or advisory positions in marine environmental sectors. The curriculum blends biological sciences (botany, zoology) with physical sciences (chemistry, geography, oceanography) through specialized coursework and interdisciplinary subjects. These integrated courses apply ecological principles and environmental management techniques to address contemporary marine biology challenges. Practical experience is emphasized through fieldwork and collaborative research projects, ensuring workplace readiness.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, in the form of the ATAR or notional ATAR calculated by the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre. Courses which select primarily on ATAR will have minimum ATARs set in advance, and you can only be selected below this point if you have additional criteria to be considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 31
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
48,544