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  • Locations: Perth, Australia
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The Education Abroad Network: Study Australia, Study New Zealand, Study Asia 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/22/2025 07/17/2025

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: TBD, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Area of Study: Biology, Plant Science
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: STAB Scholarship Housing Options: Dorm
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (TEAN); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:

Tropical Marine Ecology

Tropical Marine Biology Summer Program in Australia

Program Overview

Murdoch University in Perth was the first university in Australia to offer an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and the first in Western Australia to offer Marine Science. In this short intensive program, you’ll cover the diversity and physical processes of Western Australia’s marine habitats, focus on coral reef environments and the biodiversity of reef organisms, and study biological processes, with a focus on coral reef ecosystems.

Highlights

  • Earn 3 credits in Tropical Marine Ecology
  • Live in Perth, known for perfect weather, laidback locals and space to spread out and enjoy life
  • Study and live on-campus at Australia’s largest university campus, surrounded by native bush, yet with quick and easy access to city life and the beautiful west coast beaches
  • Enjoy close proximity to some amazing Aussie experiences – explore Australia’s outback, indulge in the wine region of Margaret River and even swim with dolphins in Monkey Mia
  • Appreciate access to TEAN’s Perth-based Resident Director and other in-country staff for continued support throughout the semester

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Health insurance
  • On-site support
  • Cultural events and activities
  • and more...

About TEAN

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) – established in 1995 – are study abroad and intern specialists in the Asia Pacific region with semester and summer programs available in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, China and Japan. 


Visit the TEAN Website to learn more or Apply Now with TEAN