Aquatic biology

Choose a major in Aquatic Biology

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About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Study the plants and animals that live in our oceans, seas, wetlands, rivers, river mouths, lakes and ponds with a major in Animal Biology. You’ll build an understanding of marine and freshwater mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, plants and algae and deal with current issues, from sustainable fishing to coral reef conservation.

Why study Aquatic Biology?

Gain an understanding of aquatic life, environments, and sustainable use and management
Build a career around the environment and its natural resources
Address global challenges like pollution, endangered species, coral reef destruction and over-fishing

What you will study

Marine, freshwater and brackish water biology
Biological diversity, genetics and evolution
Molecular science
Biostatistics
Coasts and oceans
Fisheries biology, science and management

Add Aquatic Biology to your degree

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation

Bachelor of Science

How many topics will you study?

A major in Aquatic Biology consists of:

22.5 units of Year 1 topics
18 units of Year 2 topics
18 units of Year 3 topics

Your career

Work across environmental public policy, natural resources or conservation.

Potential occupations include:

aquatic biologist or modeller
marine scientist or limnologist
environmental consultant.

Potential employers include:

aquariums, zoos or museums
environmental or conservation organisations
government or government advisory bodies.

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