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Bachelor of Marine Science

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

Ice-cream. Strawberry milk. Antibiotics. Toothpaste. Shampoo. Air. None of these would exist without reserves found in our oceans. Oceans support life at every level covering 70 per cent of earth's surface, they're vital for the supply of food, water and medicine, as well as for transportation and trade. As concerns over the protection and sustainable use of our marine resources grow at a significantly rapid rate, the skills and knowledge you acquire in this course will help you play a key role in protecting this resource for generations to come. This multidisciplinary course allows you to enhance your breadth of knowledge across marine biology and geoscience, preparing you for a wide range of roles in the environmental and ecological-related marine science fields.

Program Key Stats

$33816 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
28
75

1200
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent, GCE A level with 2 passes, IB of 18, Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12), 50% average in best 4 academic subjects, OWA of 55-66%, Completion of WASSC/SSC with B grade average in 5 relevant academic subjects, ATAR of 78, HSC Biology, HSC Earth and Environmental Science and HSC Biology; or international equivalents

Career Options

  • Aquaculture/mariculture specialist
  • Coastal manager
  • Computer-based ecological modeller
  • Environmental consultant
  • Marine geologist
  • Marine palaeontologist
  • Marine tourism guide
  • Underwater archaeologist

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