Follow your interests in core sciences from a diverse range of disciplines with a Bachelor of Science. You have the flexibility to explore an area that interests you while getting a broad foundation in science by studying a major, or gaining more specific expertise and a named degree by studying a specialisation. Aquatic Biology About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Study the plants and animals that live in our oceans, seas, wetlands, rivers, river mouths, lakes and ponds with a major in Animal Biology. You’ll build an understanding of marine and freshwater mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, plants and algae and deal with current issues, from sustainable fishing to coral reef conservation. What you will study Marine, freshwater and brackish water biology Biological diversity, genetics and evolution Molecular science Biostatistics Coasts and oceans Fisheries biology, science and management Your career A degree in science opens up many job opportunities. Throughout the world there is a growing shortage of specialists who will create the next generation of ideas and products and help us maintain and conserve what we already have. Potential occupations include: laboratory technician intellectual property analyst bioinformatics technician research assistant graduate ecologist. Potential employers include: medical research organisations the biotechnology industry government and private consultancies universities science policy and planning departments education institutions