Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Marine Biology Specialisation
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
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BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite courses for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | MARS1001 Living Oceans |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Elective courses available in Semester 1 only.
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Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
[ BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics ] | Compulsory courses for specialisation available in Semester 1 only.
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| MARS20011 Practical Marine Science | |
| Elective course for specialisation - choose 2 units | |
[ BIOL2010 Ecology OR BIOL29101 Advanced Ecology ] | [ BIOL2204 Zoology OR BIOL29042 Advanced Zoology ] |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Course offered from Semester 2, 2022.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective course for specialisation - choose 8 units | |
| BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | BIOL3023 Tropical Marine Ecosystems |
| BIOL3211 Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates | BIOL3215 Marine Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3340 Fish, Fisheries & Aquaculture | BIOL3320 Vertebrate Diversity & Evolution |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | Research Project1 |
| BIOL3207 Animal Behaviour | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective4 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective4 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards specialisation from Research Project courses: SCIE32402 or SCIE32413.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours elective course for specialisation - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL64021 Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology | BIOL64032 Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - choose 14 units | |
| BIOL65011 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) | BIOL65022 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) |
| BIOL65033 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) | |
Additional Information:
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.