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Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 41,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Program Overview

Science is at the heart of every facet of life. It is a fascinating career choice, with research and development at its core. In this degree you'll study all areas of the sciences before specialising with your choice of major. You'll have the the flexibility to decide what interests you the most, so you can shape a career that you're passionate about in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences.

Industry and expert connections
You'll have access to experts from renowned research centres who are focused on solving the big problems that face us today. They're developing new drugs to combat cancer and infectious diseases, new sources of energy to power our society, and new ways to manage our waterways and improve food production.

Throughout your degree, you will have the chance to participate in practical, hands-on learning opportunities, including internships, industry placements, national and international field trips and leading research projects.

Honours
At the end of your third year, providing you are eligible, you can enter the Honours program, a year of study during which you'll undertake a major research project under the supervision of a member of our academic staff that could lead to a PhD and career in research.

Graduate outcomes
Depending on your major, you'll be prepared for an array of science careers. You could be a microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist, a statistician, mathematician or physicist, or, with further study, a science journalist, patent lawyer or science teacher.

Increasingly, employers are employing science graduates in areas that require research and analytical skills, including the application of mathematics and statistics in the finance sector.

Major: Marine Biology

Our oceans cover 70 per cent of the surface of the earth and are some of the most poorly understood ecosystems on the planet. This massive natural resource is also under constant pressures of our modern, coastal society. With complex issues such as global climate change, food production, tourism, oil, gas and mineral extraction, and waste management, the need for highly trained and specialised marine science professionals continues to grow.

Griffith's Bachelor of Marine Science has a broad interdisciplinary approach, encompassing biology, chemistry and quantitative physical science. With a focus on practical experience you will build your knowledge and understanding of ocean ecosystems, in and out of the classroom.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open
nov 2024		Closed
nov 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 41,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Key employment sectors
- Environment
- Pharmaceutical
- Biomedicine
- Consultancy
- Research: CSIRO, universities, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), government departments
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Education
- Health Care
Potential job outcomes
- Environment consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Microbiologist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Physicist
- Data Scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Clinical technician
- Industrial chemist
- Heritage consultant
- Field archaeologist

Non-Science Careers

Science-skills

Teaching
Law and patent office

Transferrable skills

Public service
Business analysis
Marketing and marketing research

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Value	Intakes	Application Deadline
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University.	50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024	2 December 2023
		Trimester 2 2024	13 April 2024
		Trimester 3 2024	10^th August 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarship For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University	25% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024 Trimester 2 2024 Trimester 3 2024	No application required
Research students
Griffith Research Scholarships Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University	Scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, relocation and thesis allowances.	For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships

Note:

We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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