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Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
This degree studies life in the ocean and the ecosystems it depends on.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 61.55
- Lowest offered at Flinders University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in marine life and ocean environments
- a curious approach to observing and asking questions
- good communication skills for sharing findings
- patience for fieldwork and detailed study
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.55 lowest
- (70.45 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Website for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 69.1 lowest
- (72.2 median, 2021)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology).
- Marine ecology and biodiversity
- Conservation and species protection
- Climate change and ocean health
- Fieldwork and sampling methods
- Evolutionary science
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?