Faculty of Science Marine Biology

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInMarineBiology&AdmissionYear=2026
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The field of marine biology has become increasingly popular as interest in and awareness of our marine environment grows. Hong Kong already has strong cultural and historical links with the sea as well as a strong economic and societal interest in natural marine resources. This Minor aims to introduce students to the field of marine biology from species, habitat and ecosystem levels, ranging from the deep ocean to intertidal environments, and from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Material will be global and include organisms and their physical, behavioral and physiological adaptations to the marine environment, as well as techniques for marine study. Major marine issues will be covered including benefits derived from the marine environment and possible implications of climate change for marine systems. Particularly relevant examples from Hong Kong and the Southeast Asia region will be highlighted.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Biological Sciences

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Please refer to the course prerequisites of the required courses. For details, please check with the School of Biological Sciences.
Career opportunities	This minor will provide students from diverse backgrounds (e.g. business, engineering and social science) an excellent opportunity to enter into a career or research in marine environment-related fields such as coastal ecosystem management, fisheries, marine environmental protection, marine resource management, etc. For details, please check with Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInMarineBiology&AdmissionYear=2026
Contact	E: biosch@hku.hk T: 3917 3800

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.