The University of KwaZulu-Natal Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
The University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Westville, South Africa

BSc

3 years

English

Full time

Feb 2026

USD 18,300 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology focuses on the study of marine ecosystems, organisms, and their interactions. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes hands-on fieldwork and laboratory experiences. Students engage with wildlife conservation, marine ecology, and oceanography through a combination of theory and practical application.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including marine research, environmental consulting, and wildlife conservation. Other opportunities may include roles in education, aquarium management, and environmental policy. This program prepares students for further study or careers aimed at protecting marine environments and biodiversity.

Biodiversity is the variety/ variability of life on Earth, and Evolutionary Biology studies the evolutionary processes that produced that diversity of life. This cluster is comprised of three disciplines: Biological Sciences, Ecology and Marine Biology.

Marine biology is the study of marine organisms, their behaviors and their interactions with the environment. Marine biologists study life in the oceans and sometimes the oceans themselves.

The three-year undergraduate, focused programme leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marine Biology is offered on the Westville campus.

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