Bachelor of Marine Science

Bachelor of Marine Science

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: January 31, June 30
Processing time: 15 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February, July
International tuition: A$36,280
Domestic tuition: A$9,359

Program overview

This is a degree that focuses on giving you practical skills in advanced marine science and technology. It is different from most other marine biology or marine science degrees as there is an additional focus on technology and its application. You'll learn from JCU's experts how to manage human impacts and preserve dynamic marine environments. Among the fascinating and very relevant core subjects and options available to you are: Fundamentals of Biological Processes Environmental Processes and Global Change Marine Measurement Technology Sensors and Sensing Geographic Information Systems Physical Oceanography Functional Ecology Chemistry of the Ocean Marine Geology Managing Coastal and Marine Environments Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Birds, Reptiles Biological Oceanography Fisheries Science. Professional recognition When you graduate, you will automatically become a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). You'll also become a Registered Marine Scientist, with the opportunity to become a Chartered Marine Scientist. As well, you will be eligible to apply for membership of professional organisations including the Australian Marine Science Association and the Australian Coral Reef Society.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
Current Australia OP/Rank 12/73, GCSE A Levels 7.0 or equivalent. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions. The minimum English Language test scores you need are: Academic IELTS – 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL or Pearson (PTE Academic) test.

Career opportunities

JCU’s Marine Science degree has been developed in consultation with private corporations and federal, state and local government marine professionals from disciplines as diverse as marine geologists, physical and biological oceanographers, marine biologists and marine chemists. That means that the technological skills you develop with be broadly applicable in addressing today's and tomorrow’s challenges facing the world’s oceans. So your field-leading Marine Science qualification will give you a head-start in an exciting career locally or internationally in a diversity of fields including: Fisheries Science and Management Marine Conservation Research and Conservation Policy Environmental Research and Management Marine Geoscience and Hydrography Physical and Biological Oceanography Marine Technology Marine Data Acquisition and Analysis Marine Impact Assessment Completing the JCU Bachelor of Marine Science can also open career options in: Tourism Education

Campus location

Townsville , Australia

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