Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology Major
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.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
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) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | MARS1001 Living Oceans |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
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 major - complete 4 units | |
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design or BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| MARS2001 Applied Marine Science | |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
BIOL2010 Ecology or BIOL2910 Advanced Ecology | BIOL2204 Zoology or BIOL2904 Advanced Zoology |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended course: BIOL2015 Ecology Field Studies
| Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended courses: BIOL2201 Evolution BIOL2202 Genetics BIOL2203 Plant Biology MICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective course for major - choose 6 to 8 units | |
| BIOL3207 Animal Behaviour | BIOL3024 Marine Wildlife Conservation |
| BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | BIOL3215 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3211 Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates | BIOL3320 Vertebrate Diversity & Evolution |
| BIOL3340 Fish, Fisheries & Aquaculture | |
| SCIE3360 Data Science for Life and Environmental Scientists | |
| Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| Elective courses - choose 6 to 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | MARS1001 Living Oceans |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
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 major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| MARS2001 Applied Marine Science | |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL2010 Ecology | BIOL2204 Zoology |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended course: BIOL2015 Ecology Field Studies
| Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended courses: BIOL2201 Evolution BIOL2202 Genetics BIOL2203 Plant Biology MICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective course for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOL3207 Animal Behaviour | BIOL3024 Marine Wildlife Conservation |
| BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | BIOL3215 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3211 Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates | BIOL3320 Vertebrate Diversity & Evolution |
| BIOL3340 Fish, Fisheries & Aquaculture | Research Project1 |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major 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 major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.