Graduates from marine biology programs at Flinders have found jobs in aquaculture, fisheries, government and industry sectors. First year provides a broad introduction to biology, marine science and chemistry, plus the opportunity to take some elective topics of interest. In second year you'll study marine biology, learn the fundamental skills required for scientific research and be given the opportunity to select other topics that provide training in relevant scientific disciplines, such as conservation biology, oceanography and animal behaviour. In third year you'll consolidate your studies with in-depth topics in key areas, including Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, the Functional Ecology of Marine Organisms and Marine Ecosystem Processes. Practical training will culminate in an intensive project-based field course at the university's Lincoln Marine Science Centre in Port Lincoln.
Great emphasis is placed on group project work and in-depth analysis and discussion of key topics.
Depending on the topics you select, you also may spend substantial amounts of time conducting practical exercises and research projects at sea, on the shore, or in the aquarium. Year 12 applicants must have qualified for SACE and obtained Recorded Achievement in at least five two-unit SACE Stage 2 subjects. TAFE Credit transfer arrangements are in place for applicants who have successfully completed certain TAFE courses.