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James Cook University (JCU)

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Bachelor of Marine Science

  • Bachelor

Explore dynamic marine and coastal systems with Marine Science. Develop expertise in seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors and other marine technologies.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,064 per year / $24,192 total
ATAR
75

About this course

Explore dynamic marine and coastal systems with Marine Science. Develop expertise in seabed mapping and fish assessment sonar, oceanographic sensors and other marine technologies. Gain valuable, hands-on experience through fieldwork at JCU's Orpheus Island Research Station and on various coral reefs along the Great Barrier Reef.

Entry requirements

ATAR 75

Recommended Knowledge

English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C), and General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

JCU Marine Science lecturers are deeply respected in their field and have contributed to ground-breaking research.

Graduates can pursue a career in a diverse range of areas including fisheries science and management, marine resource management and conservation, as well as coastal and marine geoscience, oceanography, and marine technology.

JCU Marine Science graduates find employment with both government and private industry, including engineering companies, in Australia and overseas. You could work as a marine conservation officer, a marine planner, or as an oceanographer. Alternatively, you could find employment as an aquatic veterinarian, a fisheries manager, a marine educator, or a communications and environmental manager. Many students progress onto postgraduate study.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at James Cook University (JCU).
84.1%
Overall satisfaction
89.1%
Skill scale
77.1%
Teaching scale
67.5%
Employed full-time
$62.5k
Average salary