Program Overview

Marine Biology Program Details

The Marine Biology program at the University of Queensland is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of marine life and ecosystems. Guided by Australia's leading marine researchers, students will be exposed to a variety of marine habitats and environmental conditions.

Program Overview

• Apply key principles from ecology, zoology, botany, and genetics to examine marine life and investigate their biological relationship to their natural environments.
• Gain extensive fieldwork experience at UQ's Heron Island Research Station on the southern Great Barrier Reef and UQ's Moreton Bay Research Station on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).
• Learn how to apply a wide range of evidence-based ecological and environmental strategies to protect and sustainably manage vital marine organisms and ecosystems across the globe.

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a broad range of career opportunities within research and education, aquaculture, wildlife conservation, and ecotourism. Some potential careers include:

• Marine biologist
• Conservation officer
• Marine ecosystems researcher
• Fisheries officer
• Marine environmental consultant
• Environment adviser
• Fisheries research scientist
• Marine research officer
• Sustainability adviser
• Wildlife officer

Average Annual Salary Range

• Environmental Scientist: $80K–$100K
• Ecologist: $90K–$110K

Next Steps After Graduation

Graduates will find expanding career possibilities in diverse roles within the government, health, environmental, and private sectors, and in research organizations globally. They can apply their skills in a range of industries, including:

• Research organizations
• Government agencies
• Industrial organizations
• Universities
• Marine preservation authorities
• Environmental organizations, including planning and site assessment
• Operations research and logistics consultancies and corporations

Study Details

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose. These include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Overseas study
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork
• Seminars
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Some of the courses you could study include:

• Fish, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
• Living Oceans
• Global Challenges in Biology
• Marine Ecology and Conservation
• Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates
• Practical Marine Science

University Information

The University of Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. Reconciliation at UQ is an ongoing process.

• ABN:
• CRICOS: 00025B
• TEQSA: PRV12080