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. Gain valuable, hands-on experience through fieldwork at JCU's Orpheus Island Research Station and on various coral reefs along the Great Barrier Reef.
ATAR 75
Recommended Knowledge
English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C), and General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
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.
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ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.