Field activity and study combine to make this an exciting major.
You'll use ecology, zoology, botany and genetics to examine aquatic life in ecosystems from the ocean to wetlands, and learn about ecological and environmental protection strategies.
When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Marine biologist
- Marine ecosystems researcher
- Marine research officer
- Marine environmental consultant
- Conservation researcher
- Conservation manager
- Environment officer
- Environmental policy director
- Fisheries research scientist
Graduate salary
Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)
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Studying marine biology exposed me to coral reef research specific to the Great Barrier Reef and gave me the opportunity to spend a lot of time at the Heron Island Research station learning fundamental principles and processes of marine systems.
My honours year allowed me to conduct research on major real-world issues that are currently affecting coral reef ecosystems on a global scale. This taught me how to think like a scientist, and create relevant research questions and studies on our most pressing issues.
Studying marine biology exposed me to coral reef research specific to the Great Barrier Reef and gave me the opportunity to spend a lot of time at the Heron Island Research station learning fundamental principles and processes of marine systems.
My honours year allowed me to conduct research on major real-world issues that are currently affecting coral reef ecosystems on a global scale. This taught me how to think like a scientist, and create relevant research questions and studies on our most pressing issues.
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UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
10 June
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18 June
Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) information webinar
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences
- Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology
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