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Bachelor of Science at Flinders University offers six specialist life and environmental science degrees at the Bedford Park campus in Adelaide, South Australia. Choose from Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, or Palaeontology each completed over 3 years with March and July intake.
Study at a university ranked #387 in the world in QS World University Rankings and #1 in South Australia for Science in the Good Universities Guide — with strong field, laboratory, and research connections across conservation, biotechnology, marine science, and palaeontology.
All specialisations share core science foundations in year one, then deepen specialist knowledge with workplace learning, research projects, or industry practicum options in year three. Select a specialisation below to view entry requirements, fees, and course structure.
Indicative total tuition is AU$130,500 per specialisation with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements vary by specialisation: typically ATAR 70–75, A Levels CDD–CCD, and UEC 23–25 points from the best five academic subjects. IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score less than 6.0 is required.
Career outcomes span wildlife conservation, ecology, biotechnology, environmental consulting, marine biology, museum science, and research roles across Australia and internationally.
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Flinders University ranks #387 worldwide in QS World University Rankings and is #1 in South Australia for Science in the Good Universities Guide — a strong foundation for specialist life and environmental science study at Bedford Park.
Combine animal behaviour, biodiversity, biotechnology, environmental science, marine biology, and palaeontology pathways in one science faculty spanning field ecology, laboratory bioscience, conservation, and geoscience.
Choose from six named specialisations with optional minors across artificial intelligence, data analytics, geospatial science, marine biology, climate change, and environmental restoration.
Connect with international industry and research partners across defence, health, environmental science, and technology sectors in Australia and abroad.
Develop the scientific reasoning to analyse complex problems, identify evidence-based solutions, and adapt your knowledge for conservation, biotechnology, marine science, and research careers.
Study at Bedford Park — Flinders University’s main campus with science laboratories, research facilities, and strong links to environmental, defence, health, and technology employers across South Australia.
The Bachelor of Science offers 6 life and environmental science specialisations at Bedford Park. Select a specialisation to view rankings, entry requirements, and course structure.
Minimum scores are shown for the selected specialisation. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Flinders University.
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Flinders University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Flinders University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one establishes foundations in evolution, molecular biology, animal behaviour, earth and environmental sciences, and geospatial methods at Flinders Bedford Park. You develop statistical literacy, STEM communication, and coding skills while gaining field context for how animals interact with ecosystems preparing for specialist animal behaviour study in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Molecular Basis of Life |
| Introduction to Animal Behaviour |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Geospatial Information Systems |
| Biostatistics |
| Communicating STEM |
| Coding for Science |
Year two deepens animal behaviour expertise through handling and husbandry, advanced biostatistics, genetics, ecology, and diversity of life alongside foundations of animal behaviour and climate change science. Science Applied integrates workplace-ready skills bridging laboratory, field, and quantitative methods for research in animal behaviour and conservation.
| Module title |
|---|
| Animal Handling and Husbandry |
| Biostatistics 2 |
| Genetics and Evolution |
| Ecology |
| Diversity of Life |
| Foundations of Animal Behaviour |
| Global Climate Change |
| Science Applied |
Year three completes your Animal Behaviour degree with human impacts on biodiversity, integrative physiology, and supervised research in animal behaviour. Choose workplace preparation, industry practicum, or research project options graduating ready for wildlife conservation, zoo technology, field ecology, and animal welfare roles.
| Module title |
|---|
| Human Impacts and Biodiversity |
| Integrative Physiology of Animals and Plants |
| Research in Animal Behaviour |
| Module title |
|---|
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Climate Change |
| Environmental Restoration |
| Geospatial Information Science |
| Marine Biology |
| Palaeontology |
| Plant Science |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
The Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one introduces biodiversity and conservation alongside evolution, molecular biology, earth sciences, and geospatial information systems at Flinders Bedford Park. You build biostatistics, STEM communication, and coding foundations essential for ecological fieldwork, conservation genetics, and restoration science in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Introduction to Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Molecular Basis of Life |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Geospatial Information Systems |
| Communicating STEM |
| Biostatistics |
| Coding for Science |
Year two develops specialist conservation knowledge through biodiversity and conservation, biostatistics, genetics, ecology, diversity of life, and global climate change units. Science Applied connects theory with professional practice preparing you for restoration ecology, ecological genetics, and threatened species management in year three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Biostatistics 2 |
| Genetics and Evolution |
| Ecology |
| Diversity of Life |
| Global Climate Change |
| Science Applied |
Year three integrates human impacts on biodiversity, restoration ecology, integrative physiology, and conservation genetics with optional workplace preparation or research projects. Graduate ready for ecologist, rehabilitation specialist, ecological consultant, and environmental policy roles across government and NGOs.
| Module title |
|---|
| Human Impacts and Biodiversity |
| Restoration Ecology |
| Integrative Physiology of Animals and Plants |
| Conservation and Ecological Genetics |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
| Module title |
|---|
| Animal Behaviour |
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Data Analytics |
| Geospatial Information Science |
| Marine Biology |
| Palaeontology |
| Plant Science |
The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one combines evolution, molecular biology, introduction to biotechnology, chemistry, biostatistics, STEM communication, and coding at Flinders Bedford Park. You establish laboratory literacy and bioscience fundamentals the base for molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and biobusiness study in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Molecular Basis of Life |
| Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Chemistry 1A |
| General Chemistry |
| Biostatistics |
| Communicating STEM |
| Coding for Science |
Year two advances genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology foundations alongside legal, ethical, and social aspects of bioscience. Science Applied develops professional skills for regulated biotechnology environments preparing you for proteomics, genomics, and industry-facing biotech roles in year three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Genetics and Evolution |
| Biochemistry |
| Molecular Biology |
| Foundations in Microbiology |
| Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Bioscience |
| Science Applied |
Year three completes your Biotechnology degree with protein to proteome, DNA to genome, bioinformatics, and biobusiness alongside workplace or research options and advanced electives in plant science, microbiology, or medical biotechnology. Graduate ready for biotech, clinical research, and regulatory affairs careers.
| Module title |
|---|
| Protein to Proteome |
| DNA to Genome |
| Bioinformatics |
| BioBusiness |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
| Module title |
|---|
| Functional Plant Science |
| Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease |
| Medical biotechnology |
| Module title |
|---|
| Analytical Chemistry |
| Climate Change |
| Organic Chemistry |
| Medical Biotechnology |
| Plant Science |
| Data Analytics |
| Design |
| Marine Biology |
| Artificial Intelligence |
The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one builds environmental science foundations through evolution, earth and environmental sciences, marine sciences, geospatial information systems, biostatistics, STEM communication, and coding at Flinders Bedford Park. Optional chemistry, algebra, or physics units let you tailor quantitative preparation for hydrology, climate, and coastal science in later years.
| Module title |
|---|
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Marine Sciences |
| Geospatial Information Systems |
| Biostatistics |
| Communicating STEM |
| Coding for Science |
| Module title |
|---|
| General Chemistry or Algebra and Functions or Physics for the Modern World |
Year two develops specialist environmental science through global climate change, water quality, coastal processes, catchment hydrology, and environmental impact assessment. Science Applied connects classroom learning with professional environmental practice preparing you for field studies and hydrogeology in year three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Global Climate Change |
| Water Quality and Pollution |
| Coastal Processes |
| Catchment and Urban Hydrology |
| Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Science Applied |
Year three completes your Environmental Science degree with ecohydrology, field studies, and Australian geology alongside hydrogeology electives and workplace learning options. Graduate ready for environmental consulting, water quality analysis, coastal science, and climate change specialist roles.
| Module title |
|---|
| Ecohydrology, Soil and Climate |
| Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines |
| Geology of Australia |
| Module title |
|---|
| NCGRT Australian Groundwater School |
| Physical Hydrogeology |
| Earth Fluid Modelling |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
| Module title |
|---|
| Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Data Analytics |
| Design |
| Geospatial Information Science |
| Marine Biology |
| Plant Science |
| Sustainability |
| Artificial Intelligence |
The Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one introduces marine biology alongside evolution, molecular biology, earth and environmental sciences, geospatial information systems, biostatistics, STEM communication, and coding at Flinders Bedford Park. You build the ecological and quantitative foundations needed for marine ecology, fisheries science, and coastal ecosystem study in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Molecular Basis of Life |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Geospatial Information Systems |
| Biostatistics |
| Communicating STEM |
| Coding for Science |
| Introduction to Marine Biology |
Year two develops marine biology expertise through biostatistics, genetics, ecology, diversity of life, marine ecology, and marine sciences alongside Science Applied. You gain field and laboratory experience with southern Australian marine systems preparing for advanced marine ecosystem and fisheries study in year three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Biostatistics 2 |
| Genetics and Evolution |
| Ecology |
| Diversity of Life |
| Marine Ecology |
| Marine Sciences |
| Science Applied |
Year three completes your Marine Biology degree with marine ecosystems, integrative physiology, marine mammals, birds and reptiles, and fisheries biology alongside workplace or research options. Graduate ready for marine biologist, aquaculture, fisheries, and marine education careers across Australia and internationally.
| Module title |
|---|
| Marine Ecosystems |
| Integrative Physiology of Animals and Plants |
| Marine Mammals, Birds and Reptiles |
| Fisheries Biology, Science and Management |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
| Module title |
|---|
| Animal Behaviour |
| Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Data Analytics |
| Climate Change |
| Environmental Restoration |
| Geospatial Information Science |
| Microbiology |
| Plant Science |
The Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) is a 3-year degree at Bedford Park with March and July intake. Expand each year for core topics, minors, and workplace options.
Year one introduces palaeontology through evolution, molecular biology, human evolution, earth and environmental sciences, geospatial information systems, biostatistics, STEM communication, and coding at Flinders Bedford Park home to world-leading vertebrate palaeontology research. You build foundations for scientific illustration, archaeology techniques, and fossil science in later years.
| Module title |
|---|
| Evolution of Biological Diversity |
| Molecular Basis of Life |
| Human Evolution |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Geospatial Information Systems |
| Biostatistics |
| Communicating STEM |
| Coding for Science |
Year two develops palaeontological skills through scientific techniques in archaeology, biostatistics, scientific illustration, vertebrate form and function, and diversity of life alongside Science Applied. You gain laboratory and digital skills essential for fossil preparation, reconstruction, and museum science in year three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Scientific Techniques in Archaeology |
| Biostatistics 2 |
| Scientific Illustration |
| Vertebrate Form and Function |
| Diversity of Life |
| Science Applied |
Year three completes your Palaeontology degree with digital 3D capture, genetics, vertebrate palaeontology, climate change, and Australian geology alongside workplace or research options. Graduate ready for museum curation, heritage management, geoscience technician, and science communication careers.
| Module title |
|---|
| Digital Pasts: Applied 3D Capture and Reconstruction of Ancient Worlds |
| Genetics and Evolution |
| Vertebrate Palaeontology |
| Global Climate Change |
| Geology of Australia |
| Module title |
|---|
| Workplace Preparation |
| Science Connect |
| Research Project in Science |
| 6-week Industry-based Practicum |
| Module title |
|---|
| Archaeology |
| Animal Behaviour |
| Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Environmental Restoration |
| Geospatial Information Science |
Flinders University offers March and July intake for this degree at Bedford Park. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Flinders University or our advisors.
July intake follows a similar timeline. Apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Flinders University and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 AUD = — MYR
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