Bachelor of Marine Science Undergraduate Program By James Cook University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

39,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

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Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Manage human impacts and preserve dynamic marine environments while studying in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories. Undertake research at the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station, or on-site at various coral reef, island, seagrass and mangrove environments visited when completing this degree. Develop high-level skills in evolving technologies that are providing solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Build your capabilities in the use of seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors, and a range of technology used for gathering data above and below the waves. Build networks with the international cohort who study this degree, and with the concentration of marine scientists and managers located in north Queensland. Opportunities may also exist to undertake an exchange program with an international university. The JCU Marine Science degree is one of the most respected courses of its kind in the world. Graduates can pursue a career in a diverse range of areas including fisheries science and management, marine resource management and conservation, coastal and marine geoscience, oceanography and marine technology. JCU Marine Science graduates find employment with both Government and private industry, in Australia and overseas. You could work as a marine conservation officer, marine planner, marine scientists for consulting engineering companies, oceanographer, aquatic veterinarian, fisheries manager, marine education and communication and environmental manager.

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Manage human impacts and preserve dynamic marine environments while studying in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories. Undertake research at the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station, or on-site at various coral reef, island, seagrass and mangrove environments visited when completing this degree. Develop high-level skills in evolving technologies that are providing solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Build your capabilities in the use of seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors, and a range of technology used for gathering data above and below the waves. Build networks with the international cohort who study this degree, and with the concentration of marine scientists and managers located in north Queensland. Opportunities may also exist to undertake an exchange program with an international university. The JCU Marine Science degree is one of the most respected courses of its kind in the world. Graduates can pursue a career in a diverse range of areas including fisheries science and management, marine resource management and conservation, coastal and marine geoscience, oceanography and marine technology. JCU Marine Science graduates find employment with both Government and private industry, in Australia and overseas. You could work as a marine conservation officer, marine planner, marine scientists for consulting engineering companies, oceanographer, aquatic veterinarian, fisheries manager, marine education and communication and environmental manager.

Admission requirements

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Course pre-requisites: Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent. Recommended: at least one of Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,130 AUD
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International Students

39,000 AUD
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