Marine Biology (Honours) Murdoch University

Studying a Marine Biology Honours course will extend the knowledge you've built in your undergraduate Marine Biology degree. You'll complete advanced coursework in research skills to prepare you to complete an independent research project in an area of interest to you. Areas of study you can choose from include marine vertebrates, marine invertebrates, ecology, physiology and eco-tourism, marine plants, climate change impacts, fisheries. Your research project will provide the basis for a detailed thesis on your project findings, building your skills in academic writing and communication.

Entry requirements

Minimum English Requirements

For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:

• A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
• An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
• Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
• A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
• Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).