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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Marine Biology

  • Non-Award

Marine biology is the study of marine organisms, and their behaviours and interactions with the environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Marine biology is the study of marine organisms, and their behaviours and interactions with the environment. If you're fascinated by our amazing marine life and the coastal environments in which they live, then this major is for you. With complex issues such as climate change, growing populations, food production and depleting natural resources, the need for marine science professionals continues to grow.

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

You might pursue a career in the following industries:

  • Marine environmental consulting
  • Government agencies that manage fisheries (e.g. DPRID), marine conservation (e.g. DBCA) or lead marine research projects (e.g. CSIRO and AIMS)
  • Resource industry
  • Marine industry
  • Marine renewables
  • Aquaculture
  • NGOs
  • Academia

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
63.8%
Teaching scale
54.3%
Employed full-time
$52k
Average salary