Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) (BSc(MarineBiol))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
BSC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program 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 a strong emphasis on experiential learning environments, and thus students gain experience with research equipment used in research across the northern and southern hemispheres. The first year involves core studies in biology, geology and statistics. In subsequent years, students study ecological and evolutionary biology courses, which include marine biology components, as well as coastal management and specialised research methodology. At third year, there are three specific marine courses that cover the theoretical, practical and fieldwork aspects of marine biology.
The Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
 

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 42 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 30 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at Level I.
  3. Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
  4. Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
  5. A major from the Bachelor of Science may be presented as set out in Academic Program Rule for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Core Courses

Electives

  • Elective Courses

    Level I

    Courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.

    Level II

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    GEOG 2139 Environmental Management 3

    and/or
    additional courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.

    Level III

    Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ENV BIOL 3004 Freshwater Ecology III 3
    SPATIAL 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3
    SPATIAL 3010 Earth Observation III 3

    or

    additional Level III courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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