Overview

Murdoch’s Marine Biology major provides students with a detailed understanding of the biota and ecololgical processes of marine environments. Students study the diversity of marine life, as well as the interactions between species and between the biota and the physical environment. There is a strong emphasis on fundamental biological principles … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Inherent requirements
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Estimate the number of marine organisms and analyse their population features

2.

Observe communities of marine organisms and determine the factors influencing their structure

3.

Assess and advise on the causes, effects, prevention and control of introduced species

4.

Design laboratory and field experiments using numerical and statistical skills

5.

Design and carry out environmental impact assessments to determine whether change is caused by natural or human factors

6.

Develop long-term programs for monitoring environmental pollution

7.

Provide guidance on fisheries management

8.

Provide information and recommendations for the development of marine conservation and harvesting policies and programmes, including aquaculture

9.

Write scientific reports on research and investigations and prepare more general information for scientific, managerial, political and general audiences

10.

Advise managers, politicians, primary producers, healthcare workers and the general public on management and conservation of marine biological resources

11.

Begin higher level studies, including independent research, in marine biology

Research areas

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Biological Sciences
Environmental Sciences