Gannet feeding.

Image courtesy of Getty images. 
 

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are grouped into three subject areas

Elephants in nature

Biological sciences

Sea turtles eating a jellyfish in the ocean

Marine biology

Mornington Peninsula aerial ocean and beach

Marine science

PhD studentship opportunities

 

Research highlights

Beautiful tropical coral reef with sea anemones, clownfish and colorful coral fish – polluted with plastic bag.
International experts issue renewed call for Global Plastics Treaty to be grounded in robust science

A letter from members of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty has been published in the journal Science

18 April 2024
 
 
 

Outreach in the school

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs. 
science and engineering showcase outreach

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

With a dedicated Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC), the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is committed to embedding equality and diversity across the School’s functions and strategies, developing school-led initiatives and working towards equality charter submissions such as Athena Swan. 
Diversity and inclusion
 

Senior management team

Aerial view of the campus